in Thailand: when to go?
Tropical de mousson climate
La Thaïlande bénéficie d'un climat tropical avec trois saisons distinctes : la saison fraîche (novembre à février), la saison chaude (mars à mai) et la mousson (juin à octobre). Cependant, chaque région a ses particularités. Le golfe de Thaïlande (Koh Samui) a une mousson décalée d'octobre à décembre, tandis que la mer d'Andaman (Phuket) suit la mousson du sud-ouest de mai à octobre. La meilleure période pour visiter l'ensemble du pays se situe entre novembre et février.
- Best period
- November to March
- Good alternatives
- April to August, October
- Rainy season
- September
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Climate in numbers
Monthly temperatures and precipitation
Temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
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Climate zones
Climate varies by region. Discover the unique characteristics of each zone.
Bangkok & Plaines centrales
UnfavorableLa capitale et sa région connaissent un climat tropical humide avec une mousson marquée de juin à octobre. Chaleur inten...
Nord (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai)
UnfavorableClimat plus tempéré en altitude, avec une saison fraîche agréable de novembre à février. Brûlis agricoles en mars créent...
Nord-Est (Isan)
UnfavorablePlateau semi-aride avec des températures extrêmes : très chaud en été, frais en hiver. Mousson moins intense que le rest...
Golfe de Thaïlande (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan)
FavorableMousson décalée d'octobre à décembre. Le reste de l'année est sec et ensoleillé — idéal de février à septembre.
Mer d'Andaman (Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi)
UnfavorableMousson du sud-ouest de mai à octobre avec pluies fortes. Saison sèche idyllique de novembre à avril avec eaux cristalli...
Month by month
Find detailed climate information for each month of the year.
Temperature
14° — 32°C
Precipitation
17 mm
Average temperature
25.4°C
Rating
Idéal
By climate zone
Températures agréables, ciel dégagé
Temperature
16° — 33°C
Precipitation
18 mm
Average temperature
26.8°C
Rating
Idéal
By climate zone
Nouvel An chinois
Temperature
20° — 36°C
Precipitation
29 mm
Average temperature
28.6°C
Rating
Bon
By climate zone
Début de la chaleur
Temperature
23° — 36°C
Precipitation
75 mm
Average temperature
30°C
Rating
Bon
By climate zone
Songkran (Nouvel An thaï, 13-15 avril)
Temperature
23° — 34°C
Precipitation
194 mm
Average temperature
29.2°C
Rating
Correct
By climate zone
Premiers orages tropicaux
Temperature
23° — 33°C
Precipitation
156 mm
Average temperature
28.8°C
Rating
Moyen
By climate zone
Saison verte, prix bas
Temperature
23° — 33°C
Precipitation
168 mm
Average temperature
28.6°C
Rating
Moyen
By climate zone
Pluies intermittentes
Temperature
22° — 33°C
Precipitation
206 mm
Average temperature
28.4°C
Rating
Moyen
By climate zone
Mois le plus humide
Temperature
22° — 32°C
Precipitation
256 mm
Average temperature
27.8°C
Rating
Moyen
By climate zone
Risque d'inondations, pluies continues
Temperature
21° — 32°C
Precipitation
208 mm
Average temperature
27.6°C
Rating
Moyen
By climate zone
Loy Krathong (festival des lumières)
Temperature
18° — 32°C
Precipitation
118 mm
Average temperature
26.4°C
Rating
Correct
By climate zone
Retour du beau temps
Temperature
15° — 32°C
Precipitation
39 mm
Average temperature
25.2°C
Rating
Bon
By climate zone
Noël, Réveillon — météo parfaite
Frequently asked questions
Everything about the climate and the best time to visit in Thailand
The best months to visit in Thailand are November, December, January, February, March. This period offers favourable weather and ideal conditions for exploring the country at its best.
Yes, the tropical climate of Thaïlande remains warm and humid year-round (average temperature 28.0°C). Seasonal variations mainly concern rainfall rather than temperatures.
The rainy season in Thaïlande mainly affects September. Showers are generally short and intense, often occurring late in the day, followed by beautiful sunny spells.
Absolutely. Traveling in Thaïlande during the rainy season even has its advantages: lush landscapes, fewer tourists, more favorable rates. Our local agency adapts itineraries based on actual weather conditions.
Underwater visibility in Thaïlande is optimal during the dry season, between November, December, January, February, March. Water temperature remains pleasant year-round (around 28-30°C). Our agency guides you to the best spots according to the season.
If your travel dates don't match the ideal season in in Thailand, 4 other destinations in the Nomadays network enjoy favourable weather. Each local agency welcomes you with the same quality of service and the same on-the-ground expertise. Discover our suggestions below.
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