Is Thailand Worth Visiting in Rainy Season?

Should you travel to Thailand during the rainy (monsoon) season? What is the weather like and how much does it rain?

The 2023 rainy season in Thailand is coming up and you're wondering if this country is worth visiting during the off-season. Last year, I spent 6 weeks in Thailand during the rainy season and I learned a thing or two so today we're talking about the pros and cons of visiting Thailand during the summer months and what it's like to travel here during that time. Please note that I spent most of my time in Bangkok and Phuket but this advice will be useful regardless if you plan on traveling to Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Chiang Mai or any other of Thailand's major travel destinations.

[markolahteenmaki]

I have traveled in 33 years in Thailand, mostly during the rainy season because that's when we have the holiday season. Sometimes it has rained more almost every day for a month, sometimes only occasional 10-minute showers. There are big differences in the amount of rain by locality. When you travel during the rainy season, hotel rentals are significantly cheaper, and you can also rent motorcycles for less. There are no traffic jams anywhere, well in Bangkok of course. Visited a few times in December-January, I don't like it, too many tourists. So I still prefer the rainy season, we talk about low-season.

[Rusje-zfng]

A local here! One thing to mention for those who want to explore the beach down south, especially Andaman sea, during the rainy season is the strong current with the big wave. Regardless of whether rainy day, the current during mid May till October is strong with a big wave which may it unpleasant for swimming. Many marine national parks are closed during this season. If you think of white sand with clear water, obviously you should avoid this period of the year.

Having been growing up in Phuket, I would say the best beach season which will not gonna make you feel regret is from Dec to April. Jan-March is my favorite as it is not super hot like in late March and April.

Hope this help you guys with the planing ❤

[kamolhengkiatisak]

Very sound advice. As a Thai native living in Bangkok for 60+ years, the advice is spot on.

[Leodisdude]

Wouldn’t call 2 weeks a short stay.
Thats the maximum for most people’s holidays.
Unless you don’t have a job or are a student or something taking a year out 🤷

[Waruto]

The rainy season is actually not bad and the rain helps keep the temperature down. The hotel resorts in Bangkok and Pattaya were really cheap. Imo if you don't mind a bit of rain and would like to keep your budgets low, go during the rainy season.

[misterlee]

There are two monsoons, and in August there is not much rain, two or three times a week. When it does rain, it generally only lasts an hour or two and afterwards the flowers are amazing.

[sdzimwc]

Just got back from Hua hin spent 3 weeks in Thailand, rained on 3 days mainly in the night the rest was lovely weather of 32 to 35 c.

[kskrastins]

Rain gives opportunity to see the country in more colours. Plus clouds look better in pictures than plain blue sky

[LauraBC]

You made my day! I’m moving to Thailand between June-July and this is exactly what I needed to know. I was very worried about how bad the weather it could be. Mostly because I’m traveling alone and having bad weather constantly wouldn’t allow me to meet new people. I would feel pretty miserable. 😂 Thank you! Great video!

[ProjectBangkok]

This video is spot on! When it starts it starts.. but when it stops it stops and can enjoy the rest of your day.

[abc___]

My favourite time in Thailand is during rainy season. Sure you could get unlucky with the weather if only on a two week holiday, but even then you could fly quickly from North to South and vice versa. Everything is green, much cheaper and far fewer tourists. It just sucks that at the same time my home country has short summer also.

[Armini]

The weather is unpredictable, last year November was worse than October. So just fly to Thailand and make the best of it. As you said, BKK is a good place to stay in the rain too.

[szim]

i went in October once, and it did rain a lot, sometimes during the day, and mostly every night a big storm came through while sleeping. The heavy rain came fast without, and was done, until nighttime. it rained at least once every other day.

[skipper]

Owning a car in Thailand is a game changer, rain just becomes an annoyance, not a shop stopper.

[salmanalaji]

I’m planing to visit end of June till end of July with 5 years old kid wanna spend most of my time in Phuket & around so is it really good time to visit

[davidnilsson]

I was a bit afraid to travel to Thailand during rainy season but now i will go! I hope the rain doesn't ruin too many dates on rooftops!

[KCKFC]

Sometimes there are violent thunderstorms, the lightning and thunder lasting for up to 4-5 hours and also heavy downpours, the short ones are little rainstorms that lose power quickly

[manosparavida]

From experience I'd estimate that the wettest weeks are mid September to about 25th October and you can expect a few deluges, which will create flooding, particularly in the North down to Central Thailand. I'm not fully experienced with Phuket, Krabi etc, as I've only been there during Dec to Feb when the weather is pleasant (not to hot) and dry, at least very small chance of rain.

[maeveszy]

My first rain in bangkok was windy and super super heavy rain and thunder and lightning. It was June 12 2024. I assumed it would happen again the next day but when I checked the weather app it said it wouldn’t rain again for a week! So sad. I like heavy rain.

[tommythetooth]

I am moving there also within the coming weeks and this answered it for me!