The Best Time to Visit Thailand — a Luxury Guide to the Seasons

The cool, dry season, November to March, is ideal — comfortable for Bangkok and the north and excellent on the Andaman coast. April–May are hot; the summer monsoon (June–October) brings rain, heaviest on the Andaman side.

The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) is best November–April; the Gulf coast (Koh Samui) is best January–September. They have opposite seasons, so there's almost always a Thai beach in season — we choose the right one for your month.

Seven to twelve days for a classic route pairing Bangkok and the north (Chiang Mai) with an island finale. A focused beach-and-Bangkok trip works in under a week; longer lets the north and islands breathe.

As an indicative guide, a bespoke journey starts from around US$1,000–1,200 per person per day, rising with private villas, the finest resorts, private guiding and aviation. We give a clear from-price and never quote a final total until it's designed around you — it depends on the route, villas and experiences.

Ideal — Bangkok's dining and culture, the north's temples and elephants, and an island finale combine beautifully. We design the city-culture-beach balance and handle the internal flights.

Very — beaches, elephants, gentle culture and world-class family resorts, with vetted childcare and private experiences for every age. We match the resort and coast to your family and season.

Roughly June to October, heaviest on the Andaman coast; the Gulf coast (Koh Samui) sees its wettest period later, around October–December. We steer you to the coast that's in season for your dates.

Four to eight months for the finest villas and resorts in peak season (and earlier for the holidays). Shoulder months can be arranged on shorter notice.