Climate Thailand – when is the best time to travel?
Thailand has a climate characterized by extremes. It is mostly humid and hot. But it can also rain heavily. What is the best time to travel to Thailand right now? Thailand can be divided into three areas. The north (Chiang Mai and Isaan), the central part (Bangkok) and the south (including Phuket). The north and central part of Thailand have a tropical savanna climate. The south has a tropical monsoon climate.
Thailand expects record-breaking heat in April with possible relief from summer storms
April is set to become one of the hottest months in Thai history, with forecasts from the Thai Meteorological Department indicating extreme temperatures of up to 44,5 degrees Celsius. As the Northeast and East brace for the heat wave, approaching summer storms bring a glimmer of hope for some relief.
The best time to visit Thailand?
A question I get asked regularly: “What is the best time to visit Thailand?” Frankly, there is no clear answer to that.
10 reasons to spend the winter in Thailand
A country that you may not immediately think of, but that has everything to offer for winter visitors, is Thailand. But why is wintering in Thailand a good choice? What makes Thailand an excellent winter sun destination?
When traveling to Thailand: this is how you prepare well
Are you planning a trip to Thailand? You have probably already started preparing. However, travelers and adventurers sometimes forget to take the challenging Eastern climate into account.
Rainy season in Thailand: Discover the charm!
The rainy season in Thailand, also known as the monsoon season, generally occurs between May and October. This period is characterized by more frequent rain showers, usually in the late afternoon or evening, which transform the landscape into a vibrant, green oasis.
Thailand is bracing for a hot summer. Experts warn of hotter and drier conditions. There was already a new record: 45,4 degrees Celsius in Tak, against a previous record of 44,6 degrees Celsius in Mae Hong Son.
Discover Thailand (20): The climate
Thailand is a country with a tropical climate, where the average temperature is around 30 degrees Celsius all year round. There are two main seasons in Thailand: the rainy season and the dry season. The rainy season runs from June to October, during which there is often heavy rainfall and flooding can occur. The dry season is from November to May, during which the humidity is still high.
The rainy season in Thailand
Travelers and tourists planning a holiday to Thailand would like to know when the rainy season in Thailand starts. Understandable because if you come from the Netherlands you have usually seen enough rain and you especially want a clear blue sky with an exuberant sunshine.
Reader submission: Rainy season, a blessing or a source of misery?
It's that time again, finally rainy season in a part of Thailand. Normally, mid-August to the end of October is the time when the thirsty soils of Isaan, among others, are provided with water so that anything and everything can be grown again.
The Melting Third Pole; Thailand also feels the pain
There is a threat of a climate crisis in Asia due to the melting of the glaciers on the roof of the world. This is at the expense of 2 billion people, their drinking water and agriculture. This also concerns Thailand.
Reader question: Where in Thailand has a wonderful climate to live?
In 5 to 10 years I hope to live as a pensioner in Thailand with my Thai wife who comes from the south. Not sure yet whether permanent living in Thailand is for me. It could be that it will hibernate for 5 to 6 months. I once lived in a condo in Bangkok for 6 weeks. Well equipped with air conditioning. Air conditioning is both my greatest friend and my greatest enemy. I've always had a hard time with damp heat, even as a child.
Ambassador Kees Rade in the Bangkok Post
Ambassador Kees Rade wrote an article about green economic recovery after Covid-19 entitled “Recovery after Covid-19: Let's make it green”. The publication of the article coincided with International Climate Change Day, which fell on June 21.
Agenda: dr. Cees Lepair will talk about sense and nonsense in the climate discussion at the NVTHC on February 28
Dr. Cees Lepair wants to share his climate views with those present in Hua Hin/Cha Am on Friday, February 28. It promises to be a fascinating meeting (with light images) on a subject that concerns us all.
Greetings from Isan (II)
The Inquisitor, like many people, has a selfish streak. Is he extremely happy that he lives far away from cities and industry, far away from heavy traffic. For months he has been able to enjoy a sunrise in a crystal clear sky, you can see every detail even though it is so far away. That fact is further emphasized by the turmoil in Thailand regarding urban smog. What's more, in Belgium (and the rest of the western world) there is a lot of commotion about the climate in general.
Climate change? There were concerns about this as early as 1900! And Thailand is very vulnerable
The existing or non-existent reality of global warming, the connection with CO2 and human actions is a hot topic and has flared up again after this very hot summer. Opinions range from complete denial to the prediction that the earth will be uninhabitable in 100 years. It is less well known that this matter was news in many countries, including the Netherlands, more than a hundred years ago. Thailand is very vulnerable.
Reader question: Isn't it too hot in Thailand in April?
We are an elderly couple and my husband has some health issues, nothing serious but something to be aware of. We want to go to Thailand for three weeks after April 15, but I read on this website that it can be very hot in Thailand. Temperatures around 30 degrees are no problem for us. What can we do best? Is it cooler in the north or should we go south for cooling? Or better choose another destination?
Wintering in Thailand
Overwintering in Thailand is an excellent option for the seniors among us. The Thai climate guarantees excellent conditions.
We want to travel with our children aged 4 and 6 in April / May for 4 weeks. We have not been to Asia before and Thailand is now at the top of the list for this trip. However, there is one thing that is still holding me back and that is the weather.
Reader question: Climate in June – Phi Phi Island or Koh Samui?
in June I am going to Thailand with some friends. Now we doubt whether to visit Bangkok or Phi Phi Island or Koh Samui after a few days. We heard from someone that the climate is very different between those two places; June is the rainy season. Is there a big difference between the rainfall and storms on the Phi Phi Islands and Koh Samui in early June?
Global climate change and rising temperatures are exposing countries in the Southeast Asian region to an increased risk of water, food and insect borne diseases, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns.
Best time to travel to Thailand
In almost every travel guide you will read that the best time to visit Thailand is between November and March. It rains the least and it is not too hot. There are also many festivals (including Loi Krathong) and holidays in Thailand during those months.