Dry season in Thailand. Rainy season or when is the best time to go to Thailand

In this article we talk about the weather in Thailand by month. We share information about where and when to vacation in Thailand. Separately, we presented graphs with weather and sea water temperature at the main resorts of Thailand by month.

General information about the climate of Thailand by region

Favorable for tourism: October – March

Rainy season: Mid-May – mid-October

Hottest month: April

Pre-monsoon season: mid-February - mid-May (warmer in the north of the country)

Seasonal temperatures in different areas Thailand

Weather in the north Thailand by month

Weather in northern Thailand from December to February – from +20 °C to +28 °C. In mountain towns, temperatures can drop to zero.

From April to May weather in northern Thailand > +30 °C. At this time of year there are thunderstorms and rains, but they are not prolonged. Mangoes ripen in Thailand at this time of year.

Rainy season in northern Thailand from June to October , at this time the temperature is +23-33 °C.

WITH November to February the temperature sometimes drops to +13-15.

Weather in the north-east Thailand (Isan) by month

Average monthly temperature in winter in northeast Thailand > +19 °C. IN summer period the air temperature rises to +32 °C.

From May to October – rainy season in northeast Thailand.

Usually tourists do not go to this part of Thailand.

Weather V central region Thailand by month

The period of heavy rainfall in the central region of Thailand is from May to October. Most rain falls in August and September.

From the beginning of November to the end of February In the center of Thailand, a dry and cool season begins, when the air warms up to an average of +27 °C.

In the spring The hottest time is in the central region of Thailand; the average air temperature at this time is +30.5 °C.

Weather in the Eastern region Thailand by month

A distinct rainy season in the Eastern region of Thailand from August to September. The season itself lasts from May to October.

From November to February The weather in the Eastern region of Thailand is considered dry and cool. At this time the air temperature averages +27.4 °C.

In the spring The hottest time is when the average air temperature is +30.5 °C.

Weather on South Thailand (east and west coast) by month

From November to April Southern Thailand has a dry season.

From May to October in southern Thailand wet season

Note: It is better not to visit the provinces as a tourist Pattani, Yala and Songkhla, since conflicts between radical Muslims and the government often break out in these provinces.

When and what resorts are best to visit in Thailand

Weather in the main resorts of Thailand by month

Weather in Phuket

Air weather in Phuket day and night by month

Sea water temperature in Phuket by month

Weather in Pattaya

Sea water temperature in Pattaya by month

Weather on Koh Samui

Sea water temperature on Koh Samui by month

Weather in Bangkok

Water temperature in Bangkok

The heaviest and longest rains occur in the first and last thirds of the wet season. The duration of the dry season varies from north to south - the further south you go, the shorter it is.

Mass clearing tropical forests And El Niño current noticeably changed the climate South-East Asia over the past twenty years. Climate of Thailand has become unpredictable: no one is surprised anymore when it starts to rain or the temperature starts to fall in the middle of the dry season winter air in the north of the country it rises to +28°C. In Bangkok itself, in January you can see the thermometer “trembling” at the unusual mark of +7°C for these places... However, such anomalies last no more than a week. At all, Thailand weather hot. Europeans living in this country joke: “ Thailand has three seasons - hot, very hot and terribly hot.».

Thailand climate: rainy season

In Thailand, it is difficult to determine the length of the rainy season. As a rule, it lasts several months- begins at the end of May and can last until November. In the center of the country and in its eastern part heavy rains run from August to the end of September. By early October, water fills all irrigation systems and city drains, so even infrequent rains in October cause flooding. For example, when the Chao Phraya River overflows its banks, in some areas of Bangkok the depth of the “water blanket” reaches 40 centimeters (a third of the city’s territory is located below sea level). Floods are particularly severe in the north-eastern part of Thailand - hundreds of villages are flooded up to the roofs of their houses. Rice fields and fruit plantations suffer greatly from such “floods”. Although floods occur almost every year, it is impossible to determine the regions most susceptible to them: the “front of advance” of water changes every time and it is very difficult to determine it in advance.

About ten years ago, water penetrated into the central part of Thailand and rose to the level of the asphalt of highways; Several cases of crocodiles escaping from crocodile farms were recorded (the water level was higher than the barriers blocking the exit from the enclosures).

On the island of Phuket greatest number precipitation falls in the months of May and October, and on the island of Koh Samui - in November (although due to the northeastern monsoons, rainfall does not stop here from October to December). In the southern part of Thailand, the rainy season is longer than in the northern (in Chiang Mai, for example, the dry season begins in October and ends in May).

Thailand weather can boast of such a phenomenon as “mango rains”. These are short term, but heavy rainfall hot April - May (mango ripening time), accompanied by strong thunderstorms. Mango rains in Northern Thailand may begin in February.

Although high humidity in several months The rainy season creates some inconvenience for a holiday in Thailand; the beauty of the local nature does not fade during this period - although heavy clouds hang over the picturesque tropical beaches, there is also enough ultraviolet radiation for a good tan.

Thailand weather: air temperature

The difference in air temperatures becomes smaller the closer the equator is. For example, in winter (when average daily fluctuations range from +20°C to +27°C) in the northern mountains, the night air temperature can drop to zero, and during the day reach +25°C. In Chiang Mai during this season, morning temperatures often reach 10 degrees Celsius, while in other areas the air temperature exceeds +20°C. The hottest weather in Thailand V

Seasons in Thailand radically different from what we are used to and here’s why. We can say that the air temperature in Thailand all year round is the same and fluctuates around 30 °C in most resorts. No one has ever seen snow in Thailand.

But despite all this, seasons in Thailand It is customary to divide it into three seasons.

Seasons in Thailand - Moderate season or peak season

The temperate season lasts from November to February. Perhaps the most ideal weather conditions Thailand is the best place on the planet for a beach holiday. The air temperature in the resorts of Thailand during this period remains at +26-30 °C. Sea water temperature is +26-28 °C. Rains are extremely rare during the peak season in Thailand, so there is no need to worry about them.

Of all the seasons in Thailand, the temperate season is the most suitable for visiting attractions, since the sun is not very hot compared to other times of the year.

For island hopping on a boat or yacht, there is no better time of year in Thailand, since the lack big waves allows you to safely enter any bay.

Seasons in Thailand - Hot season

From March to May, the hot season lasts in Thailand, when the air temperature can reach +42 °C. This circumstance forces tourists to come to the exotic kingdom in smaller numbers. Just like in the temperate season, at this time of year the rains are quite rare, which does not allow the sweltering heat to be reduced. It is most difficult to endure such heat if you are going on an excursion to, where it is always hotter than in, since there is no sea. The water temperature in the sea does not remain at +28 °C.

At this time of year in Thailand, during the day it is better to be on the beach in the shade and use sunscreen.

Seasons in Thailand - Rainy season

The month lasts from May to October - the wettest time of the year in Thailand, it is also called “off season”. Few tourists come to the country during this period, so the beaches are empty.

The air temperature during the rainy season is about +30-32 °C, and the water temperature remains at +28 °C. This time of year in Thailand is better, as there is an opportunity to swim in the sea, because it is calm. But on the island during the rainy season, winds blow and waves hit the shore of the island. Swimming in Phuket is prohibited this season.

As for the rain, at this time of year it rains every day in Thailand. The most wet precipitation falls in August and September, which leads to floods every year.

Now you see for yourself that seasons in Thailand can significantly affect your holiday for better or worse.

Knowing the Weather in Thailand is very important for your trip. In Thailand tropical climate, this means that it is very hot and humid there.

In Thailand, each season has its own characteristic features. Heat in March and warm sunshine in December, torrential tropical rain in July and fifteen minutes of night rain in November. All this makes Thailand such an attractive destination for millions of tourists. Everyone will find something there favorite time of the year. The climate of the kingdom is subject to the influence of monsoons. But this will not be an obstacle to your holiday. Most travelers who have visited Thailand in various months say that the weather is perfect for any type of holiday all year round. The most important thing is to choose the right time to visit the Kingdom of Thailand, based on your own preferences for weather conditions.

The territory of Thailand is located in three climatic zones. In the north it is humid tropical, subequatorial in the center and south of the Kingdom, and only a small part bordering Malaysia is located in equatorial belt. This type of climate is characterized by stable changes in wind and its directions. In winter, the trade wind dominates in Thailand, and in the summer season, the monsoon dominates.

An interesting feature of Thailand's climate is the slight difference in the amount of precipitation that falls throughout the territory. And only during the wet season, which begins in different time, there is a huge amount of precipitation.

Summer in Thailand includes the months of March, April and May. These months are the hottest and driest. During the day, the thermometer rarely drops below +35 C, while the night temperature is +26 C. The amount of precipitation during these months is minimal. Mostly light overnight rain. With the arrival of June, the temperature drops slightly. The monsoon season is coming into its own. It brings with it tropical downpours and drizzles, storms and strong wind his integral companions. The wet season in Thailand lasts 5 months, and with the arrival of November, winter takes hold of Thailand. Dry weather sets in in the south of the country, with an average daily temperature of +25C. In the north it is somewhat cooler, approximately +20C. Winter time year, especially attractive for travelers who crave not only a beach holiday, but also fans of active pastime. In particular, "Thai Winter" best time year to visit all kinds of excursion programs, both land and sea.

For the most part, Thailand's climate is humid tropical. Average annual temperature air is about 30C. Mountains of the north of the kingdom, playing vital role in shaping the climate, blocking the path of monsoons and trade winds.

Battle of the winds over Thailand.

The climate in this country is entirely subject to the struggle of two types of winds, monsoons and trade winds. It is their eternal confrontation that forms unusual climatic features of the area, in particular the presence of dry and wet seasons.

At the same time, the absence of a pronounced off-season is the result of the short duration of the peak of the battle between the trade wind and the monsoon. The wet summer season gradually gives way to a dry winter. November, December, January and February are considered the most the best months to visit the “Land of Smiles”. Only a trip to Samui and Phangan should be planned no earlier than mid-December. The rainy season ends there last. The air temperature at this time is +25-30, and the water temperature is +26. The coldest month of the year in Thailand is February. But even at night, this is truly winter month the temperature does not drop below +20C. Only in the northern part of the country, in its mountainous areas, temperatures in February can reach +10C at night.

The peak heat in Thailand is reached by mid-March and lasts until the end of May. The air temperature at this time rises to +40 or more, and the sea warms up to +30. There are no waves. The local population, along with heat-loving tourists, are trying to daytime be absent too.

With the onset of June, dry weather fades into oblivion. It is replaced by monsoons. Tropical rains are replaced by downpours, which are replaced by rains again. It can rain for several days, in particular this applies to the north of the country in August - September. In other provinces of Thailand it is common tropical rain gives way to clear skies bright sun. Thailand is especially beautiful at this time. He is blooming. Rivers and waterfalls fill with water, and the whole the world becomes emerald green from the abundance of lush greenery. The air temperature is +30-33, and the water temperature is +28.

To summarize, I would like to note that the wet season is not a death sentence for your vacation. Climatic conditions Thailand, are very diverse and in different places weather conditions are also different. It is worth choosing your location more carefully at this time. Summer months It is preferable to spend on Samui or Phangan, from October on Phuket, from November on Koh Chang and Pattaya. You should also take into account the fact that the amount of precipitation during the rainy season decreases from north to south. An additional incentive to visit Thailand this season is the availability of big discounts on hotels, air tickets and excursions. The absence of crowds of tourists and silence on the beaches make for a peaceful holiday at this time.

We must immediately make a reservation that for Thailand the time “ tourist season» is limited not so much by weather conditions as by the position of this country in the tourism services market. So when best month for a holiday in Thailand?

In fact, you can come here all year round. It all depends on your specific goals, preferences and health status. Based on practical experience, we can roughly talk about the following “seasons” of holidays in Thailand:

• High.
• Short.
• Beach.
• Rain season.
• Hot.
• Chill.
• Excursion season.
• Fruit season.

High season

So-called " high season in Thailand" lasts from late September to early May. This period is due to the end of beach holidays in European countries, so travel companies begin to offer “Asian” destinations.

Good months for a holiday in Thailand (peak high season) are December, January and February. Particularly saturated new year holidays and Christmas holidays.

The best destinations are the resorts of the Andaman coast (Krabi, Phuket, Lanta and Phi Phi), as well as the east of Thailand (Mak, Chang and Kud). Due to high demand, prices for tours to Thailand in the high season are significantly higher than in other periods.

Low season

Lasts in the Kingdom of Thailand from May to October. The number of tourists is falling significantly, and although this period is differentiated as “”, this does not greatly affect the holiday, which of course has some peculiarities.

First of all, real heavy showers They go to the north of the country, far from popular holiday destinations.

Secondly, even if it rains a little in Pattaya or on the islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, after it stops, everything dries out within one hour.

Therefore, experts on Thailand advise in the “low season” to visit the south and center of the country - the resorts of the Gulf of Thailand (Phangan, Samui and Tao) and the resorts of Cha Am, Hua Hin. Low season in Thailand, this is a time of “budget” prices and the absence of “crowds” of tourists.

Beach

As already mentioned, the time for a beach holiday in Thailand continues all year round. In one period of the year it is relatively drier, in another it is relatively hot, in a third it is more humid, and in a fourth it is windier. The most preferred time for a beach holiday is the period from November to February - this is best season for relax.

Rain season

This is the time of year from June to September, which is characterized by frequent rainfall and nothing more. Despite the “stories” that it is better not to come here during this period, the rainy season has a number of advantages and benefits:

• Since you are coming from a positive “temperature zone” to a “plus temperature zone", your body does not need acclimatization.
• There are traditionally few tourists here at this time. All tourists are in Turkey and European resorts.
• It’s not so hot, nature is changing, the waterfalls are deep and extremely beautiful, there are a lot of inexpensive exotic fruits.
• A real paradise for surf lovers.
• Lowest prices.

The only drawback of the “rainy season” is high humidity.

Hot months

The hot season lasts in the Kingdom of Thailand from March to May and is characterized by dryness, heat and not very comfortable air temperatures - from 35 to 40 degrees Celsius. The water temperature near the shore is 28 degrees Celsius.

Cooler months

This is one of the most comfortable times of the year for beach holidays and swimming. The cool season lasts in Thailand from November to February. It is characterized by dryness and comfortable temperature - the air is 30 degrees Celsius, the water near the coast is 27 degrees. Rainfall is rare or absent.

Excursion period

This is usually during a beach holiday - the period of the year from December to March. It is characterized by low air humidity and “comfortable” heat.