Asia · March
Best time to visit Thailand in March 🇹🇭
March in Thailand is great time to visit. a great time — solid weather and most experiences open, often with fewer crowds than the absolute peak.
Thailand year at a glance
The absolute peak months for Thailand are January, February, November, December. March is a solid shoulder choice if you want fewer crowds.
What Thailand is like in March
Cool & dry Nov–Feb is peak. Hot Mar–May. Rainy Jun–Oct. The Andaman and Gulf coasts have opposite monsoons — there's almost always a beach with good weather somewhere.
Insider tip
If you visit in monsoon season, switch coasts instead of staying home.
March by region in Thailand
Bangkok & central
goodPleasant Nov–Feb. Brutally hot in April (Songkran).
Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi)
bestCalm clear seas Nov–Apr; monsoon May–Oct.
Gulf coast (Koh Samui, Phangan, Tao)
bestBest Feb–Sep; heavy rain Oct–Dec.
Chiang Mai & the north
off-seasonCool & clear Nov–Feb. Avoid Mar–Apr (burning season smog).
Other countries also at their peak in March
Japan in March
Cherry blossoms in spring, fiery maples in autumn.
Vietnam in March
A long country with three climates.
Nepal in March
Crystal-clear mountain views in autumn.
Sri Lanka in March
Two monsoons, two coasts.
Philippines in March
7,000 islands, one dry season.
South Korea in March
Sharp four-season country.