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Philippines vs Thailand: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between Philippines 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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7,000 islands, one dry season.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, March, April, May, December

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A tale of two coasts and three seasons.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: January, February, November, December

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Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthPhilippinesThailandWinner
Januarybestbesttie
Februarybestbesttie
MarchbestgoodPhilippines 🇵🇭
AprilbestshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
MaybestshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
JunegoodshoulderPhilippines 🇵🇭
Julyshouldershouldertie
Augustshouldershouldertie
SeptembershouldergoodThailand 🇹🇭
Octoberoff-seasongoodThailand 🇹🇭
NovembergoodbestThailand 🇹🇭
Decemberbestbesttie

Pick Philippines 🇵🇭 if you're going in…

March, April, May, June

Easter week (Holy Week) is the busiest local travel period — book ahead.

Pick Thailand 🇹🇭 if you're going in…

September, October, November

If you visit in monsoon season, switch coasts instead of staying home.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, July, August, December.