Thailand Weather
🇹🇭 4 cities covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry climate
Warmest city
Bangkok
Coolest city
Chiang Mai
Sunniest city
Chiang Mai
Best time to visit
November to February
Weather in Thailand at a glance
Thailand offers a single dominant tropical wet-and-dry climate among its 4 covered cities. Year-round, Bangkok posts the highest average temperature (83°F (28°C)) and Chiang Mai the lowest (78°F (26°C)), so the right base depends as much on climate as on itinerary.
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Bangkok - annual average 83°
- Coolest city: Chiang Mai - annual average 78°
- Sunniest city: Chiang Mai (9.8 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: November to February
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Chiang Mai leads with about 9.8 hours of sun per day on average. Phuket is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 1942 mm (76.5 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, November to February brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across Thailand today
Thailand cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 83° | Apr · 94° | Jan · 72° | 185 | 9.6 | 0 |
| Phuket | 81° | Apr · 89° | Nov · 76° | 234 | 9.5 | 0 |
| Chiang Mai | 78° | Apr · 96° | Jan · 62° | 167 | 9.8 | 0 |
| Pattaya | 82° | Apr · 91° | Jan · 74° | 193 | 9.7 | 0 |
Thailand weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85° | 71° | 7 | 10.3 h/day |
| February | 88° | 72° | 6 | 10.8 h/day |
| March | 91° | 76° | 8 | 10.9 h/day |
| April | 92° | 78° | 12 | 10.9 h/day |
| May | 90° | 79° | 21 | 10.1 h/day |
| June | 88° | 78° | 22 | 9.4 h/day |
| July | 87° | 78° | 24 | 8.4 h/day |
| August | 86° | 77° | 25 | 8.2 h/day |
| September | 86° | 76° | 25 | 8.2 h/day |
| October | 85° | 75° | 23 | 8.9 h/day |
| November | 86° | 74° | 15 | 9.5 h/day |
| December | 85° | 72° | 8 | 10.0 h/day |
Thailand weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in Thailand?
Among the cities we cover, Bangkok is the warmest, averaging 83°F (28°C) across the year. Its hottest month is April, with highs near 94°F (34°C).
What is the coldest city in Thailand?
Chiang Mai runs coldest, averaging 78°F (26°C) for the year; January lows average 62°F (17°C).
What is the sunniest city in Thailand?
Chiang Mai, with about 9.8 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
Averaged across the covered cities, November to February offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Thailand?
Snow is essentially absent in the Thailand cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of Thailand like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry climate. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.