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Holidays in Thailand 2022/2023
Golden temples, tempting tastes, spectacular beaches, intoxicating wilds and a welcome filled with warmth – this is Thailand in a nutshell. Despite its popularity with visitors to Southeast Asia, it has retained a down-to-earth charm that has the capacity to surprise and delight you on a luxury holiday.
Wonderful islands and beaches are aplenty across Thailand’s southern reaches. Each offers something different to the next: Koh Yao Noi serves up jaw-dropping panoramic views of Phang Nga Bay; Koh Lanta is a springboard for some of the world’s best diving; Koh Samui has a delightful tropical vibe; and Krabi is a classic image of limestone cliffs lording over golden sands that you’ll never grow tired of.
Most people's entry point is the capital of Bangkok, an intense hit of history and culture personified by gilded temples, Buddhas, steaming street markets and skyscrapers. To the north, the moated city of Chiang Mai rewards those who visit with a thread of ornate temples and antiquity around every corner, while rolling countryside, hill tribe culture and ethical elephant encounters lie beyond.
Nicknamed the 'Land of Smiles', Thailand's friendly locals never fail to make an indelible impression on your soul. But the country is very much like its tongue-tingling cuisine – warm, tantalising and bursting with flavour.
Where to stay in Thailand
Thailand is a fantastic destination to hop around for a multi-centre holiday, mixing the beach, jungle-covered north and city bustle of Bangkok in one incredible adventure. There is rich variety in the places you can stay, too, from stylish sanctuaries in the middle of the capital to rainforest boutiques pitched in the heart of some of Thailand's most spectacular landscapes. After all those thrills, you'll want somewhere to relax for a few days and Thailand's islands harbour an abundance of idyllic beach boltholes for you to escape to.
The best time to visit Thailand
Thailand’s weather can differ depending on which part of the country you’re visiting, with some regions experiencing dry, sunny days when others are in the middle of monsoon season.
Northern and Central Thailand
In Bangkok, Kanchanaburi, Chiang Mai and the Golden Triangle, the dry season runs from November to May, with little to no rain expected. Even this can roughly be broken into two, with December and January experiencing temperatures around 30°C. From February onwards, the heat rises and the mercury has been known to touch 40°C in the central regions.
The rainy season begins in June and usually lasts until October, with a sticky heat joining the clouds. Early on (June to August) the rains come in short, sharp showers that often disappear within an hour. The later you travel in the wet season the higher the chances are the showers become heavier and longer. October is the tail end of the wet season, where rains dissipate and the weather is cool, making for a great weather window in which to plan your holiday.
Gulf of Thailand
Unlike the upper mainland of Thailand, the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan experience the bulk of their rain from October to early January, with November and December peak monsoon season. From rest of January until April, days are dry, sunny and warm, with temperatures ranging from the late 20s to the early 30s (degrees Celsius). Some rainfall often falls during May, though you’ll still get plenty of sunshine. The summer months from June to August then return to being dry and hot, while the rest of Thailand gets soaked, before September sees a sprinkling of showers in anticipation of the rainy season returning.
Phuket, Khao Sok National Park and the Andaman Coast
Phuket, Khao Sok, Krabi, Koh Lanta and the surrounding islands have a similar yearly weather pattern to Bangkok and Chiang Mai. November to March bring the best weather, with dry heat (temperatures between 25°C-32°C) tempered by a cooling breeze making conditions outside comfortable. From March, the humidity and mercury rises (sometimes north of 35°C), while the winds disappear.
May marks the monsoon season starting and, inevitably, the chance of wet weather increases. Short, heavy downpours in the afternoon are usually the order of the day, but September and October can experience much heavier and more frequent bursts. If you’re visiting Elephant Hills in Khao Sok National Park, monsoon season is great, with the land a lush green and wildlife easier to spot. Here, some rain can occur year-round, too.
