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Thailand vs Laos: Best Time to Visit
Trying to choose between Thailand and Laos? 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 | Thailand | Laos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | best | best | tie |
| February | best | best | tie |
| March | good | off-season | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
| April | shoulder | off-season | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
| May | shoulder | off-season | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
| June | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| July | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| August | shoulder | shoulder | tie |
| September | good | shoulder | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
| October | good | shoulder | Thailand 🇹🇭 |
| November | best | best | tie |
| December | best | best | tie |
Pick Thailand 🇹🇭 if you're going in…
March, April, May, September, October
If you visit in monsoon season, switch coasts instead of staying home.
Pick Laos 🇱🇦 if you're going in…
Honestly, Thailand edges ahead in every month — but Laos is still rewarding if it's already on your list.
Skip Mar–Apr — air quality is poor across the north.
Months where both are equally good: January, February, June, July, August, November, December.