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What is the best time to visit Thailand to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather?

Dec 23, 2024
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Jay *******
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Best Time To Visit Thailand is NOT “Peak Season” 😂 I don’t mind the rain anyways 😊
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The discussion provides various perspectives on the best time to visit Thailand, emphasizing that there is no universally ideal time, as it varies by region and personal preference. While some travelers treasure the lush greenery and lower prices during the rainy season, others enjoy the bustling atmosphere and comfortable weather during the peak tourist season. Key points include the appeal of visiting during 'shoulder seasons' for fewer crowds and better deals, as well as recognition that each season brings unique experiences. Travelers express their enjoyment of the diversity in weather conditions and the importance of personal preferences in determining the best time to visit.
Mike ************
right now weather is cool
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Luit *****************
@Mike ***********
not here in the South, just arond 30
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Mike ************
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I'm from pa mok !
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Arch *********
Not goin bak to Thailand,not with our weak Aussie dollar🥲
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Ross **********
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😂😂your loss, get a wise card and put your dollars into a currency that will go up . The Baht is very strong , perhaps too strong, I know they are looking at depreciating the baht.
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Garret **********
I went in October and it was amazing. Off season is the best!
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Albert *******
Rain season or NOT Thailand’s weather is much better than any western country’s. hands down !
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@Albert ******
see you in April in the North with no beaches😂😂
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@Albert ******
not any but some
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Michelle ********
Phuket
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Michelle ********
Will be there March 2!!!
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perfect just in time for peak season
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𝕄𝕒𝕘𝕚𝕔𝕒𝕝 **************************
Depends where you go 😉 I know places which are not overcrowded in high season
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Peter ********
Best time is all the time 🕰️
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Mario *********
The best time is when you can be there.
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Peculiar ******
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Areas and Galleries

- *Charoenkrung Road*: This area is a treasure trove of art galleries, street art, and stunning Chao Phraya river views. Be sure to check out the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, which showcases a diverse range of artistic expressions.¹

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- *Chinatown*: Yaowarat Road is a must-visit for its vibrant street art, night markets, and delicious food options.

- *Warehouse 30*: A beautifully renovated historical building turned art gallery and cafe hub.

- *Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK)*: Features an impressive collection of Thai and international contemporary art.

Street Art and Urban Life

- *Street Art Alley*: Next to Warehouse 30, this alley is a street art lover's paradise, featuring works by local and international artists.

- *Haroon Mosque Community*: Explore this charming Muslim neighborhood, filled with street art, food carts, and a rich cultural atmosphere.

Vegan Thai Food

- *Broccoli Revolution*: A minimalist, plant-filled art gallery with delicious plant-based food options, including traditional Thai dishes and international cuisine.²

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Brown ********
Depends. I live in Hua Hin and the onslaught isn't so bad here. In fact it livens the place up a little. But Pattaya without doubt. When I lived there I always got pizzed off with 2 week millionaires booking my regular freelancers at this time of year
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Eli **********
I love the wet season, cheaper hotels and less crowded. Also not too hot and the rain is usually only for an hour or so in the evening.
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Pertti *************
Toukokuu, kesäkuu ja Heinäkuu👉👌
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Ross **********
Interesting comments, Thailand is different al over , the seasons aren’t all exactly the same. It is a long way from the very north to the very south. There isn’t any beaches in the North and most of central Thailand . Some great opportunities to see Thailand outside of the Northern hemisphere winter
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Exactly, there simply is not a best time to visit Thailand.

At any time there is a region where it is good weather.

Most people just do not realize how different the far south where I am now is from the north, and how different the weather is.

It is not only over 1200 kilometers, or 1500 by road, it also is a complete different climate.

Allthough this time of year here in the deep south certainly not is the best, it is good to escape the cold and wet winter weather from Netherlands.

January till March are normally better weather here, after that it will be very hot
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Dave *********
April to June is nice and hot and very little rain. December onwards is comfortable and not much rain. Depends if you like the heat or not.
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@Dave ********
need more money
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Danny *******
If you don't like rain don't come to the topics.
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Joel ********
I like to visit in September cheaper less people and not a ton of rain
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Tony ******
Mate I’m here now and it’s fantastic
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I am here now too the weather is nice bangkok is slamming with tourist right now so was Hua Hin compared to what it is during slow season
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George *******
Who gives a toss about what the weather is like in Thailand when your around some of the nicest people on the planet 😁
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Sebastian *****************
Depends what you like, peak season has the best Weather tho
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George *******
At my first home in a rice farming village in Isaan, we loved the rain. We could stand out in it with a bottle of shampoo, a bar of soap and get free showers. 😂😂😂.
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Cole *********
I've come in June before and it was pretty nice
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Anneleze *************
I ❤️ the peak season!!

Excellent weather and love the hustle and bustle!
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Lisa ************
We are planning a family trip in March. We don’t mind hot weather at all so hoping to avoid crowds a bit and not be in tons of rain?? Any advice is appreciated! 💛
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@Lisa ***********
March is one of the high season months and he’s also one of the hottest. Best for being around the islands that time of year because blue skies and all islands open and running tours without fear of rain or storms
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Lisa ************
@Jay ******
thank you! This is quite exciting! 🌴🌱🌿🎋
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Des *******
Couldn't agree more, less crowds, more availability, low season rates!
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Lincoln *******
Xmas time is the best time in BKK for the weather, those sub 30C days are so nice, thats the only positive though
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Dany ********
for south thailand january to september, maybe october is good. considering the last 2 years i would avoid november / december as that seems to be stormy season now. while rainy season that started in May was very mild with mostly perfect days
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Oliver **********
In related news, the best time to travel is not rush hour
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Jay *******
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@Oliver *********
totally relevant 😂 I agree
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Alex ************
100% agree. July is by far my favorite time. Everything is lush and green and the occasional thunderstorm is thrilling.
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Jay *******
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Peter *******
I like Udon Thani all seasons.
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Gianpaolo ******
@Peter ******
my favorite months in udon are October and November!
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David *********
November the best month
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Judge ********
@David ********
worked for me
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Luit *****************
@David ********
certainly not here in the south! But still better than at home in Netherlands.
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Kenny *****
@David ********
yes that’s why Nov, Dec, Jan, and Feb are peak season.
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Baz *********
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It also happens to be winter in the Northern Hemisphere as well so plenty of people from Europe, the UK and the parts of the USA escaping for the cold..
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David *********
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i live in Jomtien lucky i can walk or catch baht bus because traffic is terrible but i have found a few places to get away for a month during the peak months
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yes, traffic is horrible during peak season.
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Baz *********
There is no such thing as a bad time to visit Thailand...

Some months are better than others for weather but just go and enjoy regardless
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@Baz ********
yes but some of these crowds and higher prices are less than ideal
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David ***********
There is no such as bad weather, just different degrees of good weather.
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Luit *****************
@David **********
I also had this idea, but last month there were several days it rained whole day, and that I do not consider as a degree of good weather.
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David ***********
@Luit ****************
tounge in cheek remark, as a hiker being in 40 mph winds and horizontal rain in Scotland is fun. Thankfully OK in Thailand here although a little chilly in the mornings
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You are in a different part of Thailand I assume, here not chilly in the mornings and even on the days with rain whole day temperatures minimal 24 degrees in the night.

I do not hate rain, and I really like a hefty thunderstorm, but complete grey days, no sun and rain the whole day I do not like.

Then it feels like I am at home in Netherlands only a lot hotter.
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David ***********
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Up in Isaan and most days blue.skies. Love thunder storms also.

You guys get around. Was in Scotland hiking this year. I met sooo many people from the Netherlands I wondered if anyone was there 🤣
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Indeed people from the Netherlands you find almost everywhere, but here in deep south of Thailand, Songkhla and Hat Yai I don't see any western tourists.

At some touristic spots here Asian tourists see mee as an attraction and want to be pictured with me.

But about the weather, normally here November and December are the 2 months with the most rain, but not as extreme as this year when it caused severe floodings killing people and stopping all traffic more than once.
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Matty ****
I live here all year round.

I prefer the rainy season because we can explore different hotels at 50% less Price wise.

But the weather now is unbeatable
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exactly
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Bradley *********
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and people act like it rains 24-7 during the rainy season. Normally sprinkles in the afternoon and maybe rains in the middle of the night. I like it because it cools things off.
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Luit *****************
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Sometimes it indeed rains 24-7, I just remember last week of November this year.
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some areas of Bangkok turn into a swimming pool during the rainy season because they built too much without proper infrastructure for drainage

but the rain is not apocalyptic by any means.. but keep the myth alive!! we like our cheap hotels 🤣
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and the crowd down. The high season is miserable by me right now. Foreigners everywhere and traffic is bad.
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@Bradley ********
we try to stay at resorts that have less than 75 rooms

any of those 300 room mega hotels right now

hell no
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@Bradley ********
the rainy season cleans up the air as well.

yesterday I couldn't see the island from our balcony which means the burning has already started
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with you on off season Hotel prices!! 😉
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Bob **********
So come when your ready
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James ********
…. That aside … if you were here now you’d know the weather in Bkk is amazing …. And likely to last another 2 or 3 days 😂😂😂
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been amazed by how nice the weather has been
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John *******
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unfortunately, just left with the extended Thai family to spend Christmas in Korea, which is way too cold for me.
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@James *******
smoke season is coming earlier and earlier though. It's been hazy up north for a couple of weeks already.
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…. The troubles of the North …, I get it , but it’s alarmist when apps says it’s the worst air in the world at times …. Those apps evidently never went to Delhi …
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Brandon ************
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alarmist draws eyes and clicks
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@Brandon ***********
you lost me …, but then I know you are way smarter than me …
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Brandon ************
@James *******
they make headlines like that purposely misleading because they want more people to read it. Then they get to show more ads. More money
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OK … I’m back with you 🤦🏻‍♂️🤦🏻‍♂️. Thanks 😂
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I prefer to take any trip to another country during "shoulder season" as I find the smaller crowds and somewhat lower prices more than makes up for the weather. My favorite time to visit Rome is late fall or winter. I'm already going to be walking a ton anyways so just add some layers and it's beautiful!!

Unfortunately for me, Thailand is not a purely holiday destination so I don't get to decide when I go based on the season. I greatly prefer a few hours of rain to jam-packed roads and waiting for a seat at the hotel breakfast. I sure miss Covid when it comes to that aspect.
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David **********
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I go to Brazil every High Season in Pattaya.
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George *********
I am going in august 2025 but I think that too is kinda peak season despite the rain.
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Tore *********
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thats definitely low season in Thailand 🤷🏻‍♂️ European and American tourists coming when its summer holiday there are a minority of the general tourists here.

Its other asian countries like China and India that makes up for the majority of tourists here. And nowadays Russians as well,
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David **********
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August is Peak Low Season
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Bob *********
@George ********
get using plenty of prickly heat powder
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George *********
@Bob ********
St Luke snake brand. - I know man - I used to work there during 2011-2013
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i went in oct came out in very bad prickly heat went again dec climate much better
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@George ********
100% not peak season
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Terry *********
@George ********
December, January, February. Peak 🤔
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Tore *********
@Terry ********
November trough January yes. From February its low season already from Bangkok and north. Due to burning season
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@George ********
depends where you go different areas have different high and rainy seasons
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James ********
@George ********
definitely not peak! In actual fact probably the lowest period of the year because it's the height of the rainy season
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@George ********
august is not peak season at all but I think a great time to go
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Bonnie *********
@George ********
Not really peak.
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