What are the best times to visit Bangkok, Thailand?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Ghasemi - When do you travel to Thailand? You should know first that the climate in most of Thailand is subject to three seasons: the rainy season, which is between May to October, the cold season is from November to February, and it is pleasant and moderate, and the hot season is between March and May.

The rainy season is the least predictable of the three seasons, and is worth considering when considering the best time to visit. It varies in length and intensity of rain from year to year, but that does not mean that the sky never stops raining, but it often does. for a few hours in the afternoon or at night.

As for the cold season, it is the best time during which you will enjoy a visit, as the maximum temperature rise is around 30 degrees Celsius in the middle of the day, while in the hot season, temperatures often rise to 35 degrees Celsius in Bangkok, and the best thing to do during this period is to go to the beaches .

There are always slight differences from one region to another, in the highlands, in the north like Chiang Mai the humidity is lower with higher temperatures in the hot season, and lower in the cool season, especially at night when the temperature drops significantly, and sometimes approaches From scratch on the higher slopes.

In the north-east of the country on the border with Laos and Cambodia you can find the worst of the hot season, with gathering clouds and very humid air.

In southern Thailand, temperatures are more consistent throughout the year, with less variation in seasons the further south you get to the equator, so the rainy season in the south of the peninsula is longer than elsewhere in the country and can start in April and last through November.

Generally, the cool season (November-February) is the best time to travel to Thailand. In addition to having cool temperatures and little rain, it offers full flow of waterfalls because it is the period after the peak of the rainy season (September-October), as well as the best for enjoying the flowers and plants. on the heights. The rainy season also remains special and suitable for a visit, because it often rains only in the evening or at night.

Best time to visit Bangkok

It is between late October and March, and although the temperatures can sometimes reach uncomfortable highs (between 21-35°C), precipitation and humidity levels are lower, making this month the best time to visit Bangkok .

The most important events

Bangkok Pride Festival (October-November)

Golden Mountain Temple Festival (November)

Loy Krathong Lantern Festival (November)

King's birthday (5 December)

Chinese New Year (January)

From April to October, the city experiences high heat and humidity levels, with rain often, but it does not contribute to low temperatures, which rarely drop below 30°C. Therefore, you may find many deals in hotels at the lowest prices.

The most important events:

Water Festival - Songkran (April)

International Festival of Dance and Music (September)

Moon Festival (September).