Thailand

Thailand has a tropical climate that varies according to the region. In the north there is rather a tropical savannah climate with dry winters and wet summers. In the south you have a tropical rainforest climate and there is no real dry period.

Travelling to Thailand with children means that you will always have to deal with a lot of heat and – depending on the travel period and the location – a humid climate. In the winter months the temperatures are between 28 and 33 °C, in spring and summer they rise to 30 to 36 °C.

The coolest part is during winter in the mountains in the north, where temperatures can drop to around 10 °C at night. During the day, the thermometer just shoots back to almost tropical values of around 30 °C. Along the coasts and in Bangkok it is, almost daily, a lot warmer.

Every travel period in Thailand is different. Decide for yourself which holiday period is ideal for your family and enjoy an unforgettable holiday in Thailand with children.

DECEMBER – JANUARY

This is an ideal time to visit Thailand with children.

• In the middle and north: ideal travel conditions with warm and especially dry weather with cooler evenings. On average it is 20-24°C in the north, around 28-30°C in Bangkok.
• Beaches on the Krabi and west coasts: here it is hot and especially dry with a cool breeze. That weather is also ideal for travel. In this period this is the best place to be in terms of weather.
• Beaches and islands of Koh Samui and the east coast: be prepared for hot weather with a chance of rain at the end of the rainy season and a cooler breeze. Yet this is a good time to travel.

APRIL-MAY

This period is a good time to visit Thailand with children, but keep in mind that the weather is warm and – depending on the location – humid.

• In the middle and north: the weather is warm and very humid, but especially dry. Temperatures rise on average to 30°C and more (and even warmer in Bangkok).
• Krabi-, east coast- and west coast beaches: you expect hot and humid weather. It is mainly dry, with average temperatures of 29-34°C.
• Beaches and islands of Koh Samui and the east coast: hot and dry weather.

JULY-AUGUST

Many families visit Thailand during July and August. In general the weather is good, but be prepared for some rain.

• In the middle and north: be prepared for hot and humid weather. In the course of the summer, the rainfall will increase, with cooler temperatures. You can expect an average of 27-31°C.
• Krabi and west coast beaches: the weather is hot, humid and wet. Sometimes it can rain heavily. The average temperature is 27°C.
• Beaches and islands of Koh Samui and east coast: it gets warm with possibly a little rain. The average temperatures are around 29°C. This is the best coastal region in this period.

OCTOBER-NOVEMBER

Now you’re enjoying a very good travel period.

• In the middle and north: it is usually warm and especially dry because the rainfall begins to decrease, especially at the end of the month. Average temperatures are 23-26°C and humidity is low. These conditions are ideal for travel.
• Krabi and west coast beaches: the weather will be warm and a little less humid, and it will rain a little. You can expect clear, reasonably dry days with temperatures averaging 26-28°C. This is the best coastal region in terms of weather at this time of year.
• Beaches and islands of Koh Samui and the east coast: the thermometer shows an average of 26°C and there is some rain.

FEBRUARY-MARCH

This is again a very good travel period.

• In the middle and north: it is hot and especially dry. It is a bit cooler in the north and warmer around Bangkok. Ideal weather for travelling.
• Krabi- and west coast beaches: the weather is hot and dry with some cooling breeze. This is ideal for travelling. The average temperature on the west coast is 26-29°C.
• Beaches and islands of Koh Samui and the east coast: the climate is hot and especially dry, maybe there are a few showers early in the month, and there is a cooling breeze. Ideal for travelling, this weather. The average temperature on the east coast is 26-29°C.