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Best time to visit Thailand
The best time to visit Thailand (Bangkok) is in December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top Thailand destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in Thailand. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
All Thailand destinations
- Bangkok
- Cha Am
- Chiang Mai
- Chiang Rai
- Hat Yai
- Hua Hin
- Kanchanaburi
- Khao Lak
- Khao Sok National Park
- Khao Yai National Park
- Koh Chang
- Koh Samui
- Krabi
- Mae Hong Son
- Nakhon Ratchasima
- Nan
- Nong Khai
- Pattaya
- Phi Phi
- Phuket
- Sukhothai
- Surat Thani
- Ubon Ratchathani
- Udon Thani
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
The best time to visit Thailand (Bangkok) is in December based on the following average weather conditions.
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Max Day Temperature (°F)
- Jan
90 - Feb91
- Mar93
- Apr95
- May93
- Jun91
- Jul91
- Aug90
- Sep90
- Oct90
- Nov90
- Dec88
Best time to visit
The weather guide for Thailand (Bangkok) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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Thailand overview
This southeast Asian country, which lies between Cambodia, Burma and Laos, is one of the world's top winter-sun destinations.
November to February is the best time to visit, when dry and sunny weather prevails, though Chiang Mai and the region around the northern hills can be chilly in the evenings as the northeast monsoon winds blow in from China, bringing dryer air to high ground.
The same winds, however, can bring rain to southern Thailand if they sweep in from the Pacific across the Gulf of Siam; this means the far south, which has an equatorial climate, is hotter and muggier and has a longer rainy season than the rest of the country, which has a tropical monsoon climate.
Thailand's main rains come in May and last until October, but the run-up to them starts as early as February, when temperatures start to climb and humidity increases.
Avoid visiting in the height of the rainy season if you can, as heat, damp and humidity combine to make the atmosphere like a wet blanket.
What to pack for Thailand weather
Take light clothes with something warmer for winter nights in the north, and rainwear in the wet season.
More about Thailand
Explore our complete guide to Thailand with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Thailand.
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Thailand essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to Thailand with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Thailand - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Flight time✝ | 15 hours |
| Time difference | UK +7 hours |
| Language(s) | Thai, Isan |
| Currency | Thai Baht |
| Electricity | A + B + C + O plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.
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Holidays to Thailand
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TUI Find and book ATOL protected holidays to Thailand and destinations worldwide with low deposits and free child places available. |
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Club Med Luxury all-inclusive holiday group offering sun holidays, ski holidays and cruises to over 40 countries including Thailand. |
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Love Holidays Book flights, hotels and transfers as holiday packages to worldwide destinations with this UK-based OTA. |
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Broadway Travel With 75 years+ history, this UK independent travel agency offers great-value holidays, hotels and cruises to Thailand and beyond. |
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First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to Thailand and beyond. |
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Hays Travel UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including Thailand. |
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including Thailand. |
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Luxury Escapes Global travel brand offering insider prices on five-star resorts, tours, flights and curated experiences around the world. |
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Mercury Holidays Award-winning travel provider offering package holidays, escorted tours and river cruises to Thailand and more. |
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On the Beach One of the UK's largest OTAs specialising in affordable package beach holidays to Thailand and beyond. |
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Secret Escapes Members-only travel club offering exclusive deals on hand-picked luxury hotels and holidays to Thailand and more. |
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Sunshine.co.uk UK OTA offering low-cost holidays, hotels and flights to Thailand and beyond. Low deposit deals available. |
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Thomas Cook This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to Thailand and more. |
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Travelbag Award-winning UK-based travel company specialising in personalised long-haul holidays to Thailand and further afield. |
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Virgin Holidays UK tour operator offering holidays to the USA, Caribbean and Asia and now known as Virgin Atlantic Holidays. |
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Expedia Compare and book holidays, flights, hotels, car hire and more on this trusted website covering global destinations. |
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Holiday Discount Centre Compare millions of cheap holiday deals to Thailand and beyond on this popular UK travel comparison website. |
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Holiday Hypermarket Specalists in discounted beach, ski and city holiday packages, this UK-based OTA is part of TUI. |
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TUI Ireland One of Ireland's largest tour operators, offering flights, cruises and package holidays from Irish airports to Thailand and beyond. |
Tours to Thailand
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Travelsphere UK-based tour operator with 60+ years experience. Offers award-winning guided tour holidays across six continents. |
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Wendy Wu Tours UK's leading specialist tour operator to China, Japan and southeast Asia. Flights, hotels, meals, guides and visa included. |
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Explore! Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including Thailand. |
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Just You Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including Thailand. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in Thailand. |
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Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to Thailand and beyond. |
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Contiki Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available. |
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Cosmos Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents. |
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Exoticca Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts. |
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G Adventures Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents. |
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Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s. |
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Topdeck Global tour operator specialising in small group tours for 18-30 somethings to Europe, Asia, New Zealand and North Africa. |
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Trafalgar Discover your next guided tour through this top-rated travel brand covering every destination from Europe to Australia. |
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TUI Tours Browse from a wide range of tour packages with expert local guides through TUI's dedicated escorted tour brand. |
Flights to Thailand
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Air India India's national airline has a flight network across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Persian Gulf. |
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Turkish Airlines Fly to more than 120 countries including Thailand and book hotels, car hire and travel insurance with Turkey's national airline. |
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TUI One of the world's leading tourism brands. Offers flights, hotels and cruises to Thailand and beyond. |
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including Thailand. |
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Virgin Atlantic Major British airline offering non-stop transatlantic routes from London to the USA and beyond. |
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Air France This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including Thailand via its hub in Paris. |
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AirAsia Malaysia's leading low-cost airline is Asia's fourth largest airline and offers affordable flights across Asia. |
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Cathay Pacific Hong Kong's flag carrier airline, serving over 100 destinations across 28 countries and territories including Thailand. |
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Emirates The largest airline in the Middle East, operating thousands of flights across 140+ destinations worldwide via its Dubai hub. |
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Etihad Airways Browse and book flights to 100+ destinations via Abu Dhabi with the national airline of the UAE. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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Qatar Airways Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including Thailand. |
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Singapore Airlines Singapore's national carrier and one of the world's most successful airlines. Flies to over 120 destinations including Thailand. |
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eDreams Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including Thailand. |
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KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including Thailand. |
Hotels in Thailand
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ALL World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including Thailand. |
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Anantara Hotels Luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture. Covers worldwide destinations including Thailand and beyond. |
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Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including Thailand. |
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IHG Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more. |
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Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries. |
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Millennium Hotels Singapore-based global hotel group operating across Asia, Europe, USA, New Zealand and the Middle East. |
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Radisson Hotels Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in Thailand. |
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Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in Thailand. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in Thailand. |
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Trivago Global travel brand and metasearch engine that compares accommodation prices across different online booking sites. |
Accommodation in Thailand
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Oliver's Travels Specialists in luxury villa holidays. All accommodation is handpicked with locations in the UK, Europe, Asia and beyond. |
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Top Villas |
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Hostelworld Leading global OTA for hostels and budget accommodation worldwide. Perfect for travellers looking to connect. |
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Thailand travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting Thailand from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Thailand - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for Thailand - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for Thailand - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Thailand - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Thailand - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for Thailand - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Thailand.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Thailand travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Thailand with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Thailand - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Thailand - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Thailand - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Thailand, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Thailand travel features
Do you want to learn more about Thailand? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in Thailand.
Thailand FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Thailand including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in Thailand?
The hottest time of year in Bangkok, Thailand is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 95°F with extreme heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in Thailand?
In terms of rainfall, September is usually the wettest month in Bangkok, Thailand with 11.5 inches on average. There are normally 20 days in September with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Thailand?
The sunniest time of year in Bangkok, Thailand is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 75% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the flight time to Thailand from the UK?
The flight time to Thailand from the UK is typically 15 hours.
What is the time difference between Thailand and the UK?
The time difference between Thailand and the UK is UK time+7 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Thailand?
The main languages spoken in Thailand are Thai and Isan.
What is the currency in Thailand?
The currency in Thailand is the Thai Baht (THB).
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Which plugs are used in Thailand?
Thailand uses electrical plug type A + B + C + O (230 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Thailand?
They drive on the left side of the road in Thailand.
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