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Malaysia vs Thailand: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Malaysia and Thailand? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.
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Month-by-month: which is better?
| Month | Malaysia | Thailand | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | best | tie |
| February | best | best | tie |
| March | best | good | Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
| April | best | shoulder | Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
| May | best | shoulder | Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
| June | good | shoulder | Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
| July | good | shoulder | Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
| August | good | shoulder | Malaysia 🇲🇾 |
| September | good | good | tie |
| October | shoulder | good | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
| November | shoulder | best | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
| December | good | best | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
Pick Malaysia 🇲🇾 if you're going in…
March, April, May, June, July, August
Sipadan diving permits are capped — book months ahead.
Pick Thailand 🇹🇭 if you're going in…
October, November, December
If you visit in monsoon season, switch coasts instead of staying home.
Months where both are equally good: January, February, September.