When to go · Pai

Pai in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (heaviest rain).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C); average high / low
Rain days: 24
Crowds: Medium; Thailand overall
Prices: Medium; Thailand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Pai

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (heaviest rain).

August is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

PaiHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 24 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 24 days
North, Thailand · Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pairainy
Cool nights Dec–Jan; the burning season (Feb–Apr) puts air quality among the worst in Asia — check AQI before booking.

Thailand overall: Same pattern as July: Samui, Phangan and Tao are the dry choice.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Pai, side by side.

First month

Second month

August: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (heaviest rain).

January: Inside Pai's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, dry, clear).

Pai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.