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Thailand in August

Mixed month. Same pattern as July: Samui, Phangan and Tao are the dry choice.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
Medium
Thailand
Prices
Medium
Thailand

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Thailand

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

Is another month better than August?

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in August

  • Bangkok and centre · Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburirainy

    Cool season Nov–Feb is the easy window; April reaches 38 °C (100 °F); September and October bring street flooding in short bursts.

  • North · 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.

  • Andaman coast · Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Khao Lakrainy

    Southwest monsoon May–Oct: rough seas, red-flag beaches, and the Similan and Surin parks closed.

  • Gulf islands · Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Taofine

    Opposite rhythm: dry and calm Feb–Sep, wettest Oct–Dec when ferries can cancel.

  • Eastern Thailand: Eastern Gulf Coast · Pattaya, Rayong, Ko Samet, Ko Changrainy

    The Gulf side takes most of its rain from May to October; November to February is the drier, cooler window and the peak for island beds.

  • Isaan: Khorat Plateau · All of Isaanrainy

    Dec–Jan days 25–30 °C (77–86 °F), nights down to about 10 °C (50 °F). Feb–Apr 30–35 °C (86–95 °F) and humid, with smoky air from cane burning. May–Aug very wet.

  • Ko Pha-ngan: Ko Pha-ngan · Gulf of Thailandfine

    Best months Dec–Mar (dry, clear water). Jul–Aug is a secondary warm season with less rain. May–Oct is monsoon with heavy rain and rough seas.

  • Ko Samui: Ko Samui · Gulf of Thailandbest weather

    Dry season Feb–Sep; rainy season Oct–Dec with heavy downpours. Best months: Jan–Feb (dry and slightly cooler).

  • Northern Thailand: Chiang Mai and the plains · valleys and lowland citiesrainy

    Cool season Nov–Feb brings 15–20 °C (59–68 °F) nights; Mar–May is 35 °C (95 °F)+ and smoky; Jun–Oct is green with afternoon rain.

  • Cold-season nights on the ridges can drop near freezing; bring a layer even in the hot season.

  • Dry roughly Nov–Apr; May–Oct brings rain and rougher seas, and some islands and dive sites shut.

  • Southern Thailand: Gulf coast (Samui, Phangan, Tao) · east-facing coast south of Chumphonfine

    Driest roughly Feb–Sep; heaviest rain and wind Oct–Dec.

  • Bangkok33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 19 rain days
  • Amnat Charoen32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Amphawa33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ang Thong33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ao Luek32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Ao Nai Wok31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ao Nang31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 19 rain days
  • Aranyaprathet32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ban Kai32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ban Krut32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ban Phe33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ban Rak Thai34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ban Tai31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bang Pa‑In33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bang Rak32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bang Saen33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Bang Thao31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Betong33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bophut32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bottle Beach32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Buriram33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Cape Panwa31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Cha-am32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Chachoengsao32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Chai Nat34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Chaiya32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Chaiyaphum33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Chalok Lam31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 11 rain days
  • Chalong Bay32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Chaweng31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Chiang Dao31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 20 rain days
  • Chiang Khan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Chiang Khong31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 21 rain days
  • Chiang Rai31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 20 rain days
  • Chiang Saen31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 21 rain days
  • Choeng Mon31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Chonburi33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Chong Mek33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Chumphon31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Damnoen Saduak33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 17 rain days
  • Dan Chang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Doi Tung31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 18 rain days
  • Fang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Haad Chao Phao31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Haad Rin33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Haad Salad32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 16 rain days
  • Haad Son31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Haad Yao32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Had Yao31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Hang Chat32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Hat Lek30 °C (86 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Hat Yai33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Hua Hin32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Jom Jang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Jomtien31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Kalasin35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kamala32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Kamphaeng Phet32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Kanchanaburi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Karon31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 19 rain days
  • Kata31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Khanom33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 10 rain days
  • Khok Kloi33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Khon Kaen32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Khun Yuam30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 23 rain days
  • Ko Bulon Leh31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ko Kret32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ko Kut31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ko Lipe30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 17 rain days
  • Ko Mak32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ko Muk31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ko Nang Yuan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ko Samet31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ko Sichang31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ko Sire31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 19 rain days
  • Ko Tao32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Krabi Town31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days
  • Laem Chabang32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Laem Sing33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Laem Yai32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Lamai31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Lampang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Lamphun32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Lang Suan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Loei31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 20 rain days
  • Lom Sak33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Lopburi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Mae Hong Son31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 24 rain days
  • Mae La Noi31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 21 rain days
  • Mae Nam31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mae Rim31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Mae Sai31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 21 rain days
  • Mae Salong27 °C (81 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 23 rain days
  • Mae Sariang32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Mae Sot31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 24 rain days
  • Maha Sarakham34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Mai Khao32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Mukdahan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Nai Han33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nai Thon and Nai Yang32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nakhon Nayok32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nakhon Pathom34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nakhon Phanom33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nakhon Ratchasima33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 17 rain days
  • Nakhon Sawan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Nakhon Si Thammarat32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Nan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 21 rain days
  • Nang Rong34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Narathiwat33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Nathon32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Nong Bua Lamphu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Nong Khai32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 19 rain days
  • Nonthaburi33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 15 rain days
  • Padang Besar33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Pai30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 24 rain days
  • Pak Bara33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pak Chong33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pangmapha30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 23 rain days
  • Pathum Thani34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Patong31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 17 rain days
  • Pattani32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Phatthalung30 °C (86 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Phayao31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days
  • Phetchabun33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Phetchaburi32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Phichit33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Phimai33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Phitsanulok32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Phon Phisai32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Phrae31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Phuket Town32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 19 rain days
  • Prachinburi33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 17 rain days
  • Rai Leh31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days
  • Rangsit34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Ranong30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 24 rain days
  • Ratchaburi33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Rawai33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Roi Et32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Sadao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Sakon Nakhon31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days
  • Samoeng32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Samut Prakan33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Samut Sakhon33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 10 rain days
  • Samut Songkhram34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 18 rain days
  • Sangkhla Buri31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 22 rain days
  • Saraburi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Sathing Phra33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Satun32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Si Racha33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Si Satchanalai34 °C (93 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sing Buri33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Sisaket31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Songkhla31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sri Thanu32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Sukhothai33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Sungai Kolok33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Suphanburi34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Surat Thani32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Surin, Southern Thailand31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 19 rain days
  • Surin32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Tak Bai32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tak30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 16 rain days
  • Takua Pa31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Thaton31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 21 rain days
  • Thong Nai Pan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Thong Sala31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Thonglang Bay32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ton Sai31 °C (88 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 16 rain days
  • Trat32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ubon Ratchathani31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 20 rain days
  • Udon Thani32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Umphang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 20 rain days
  • Uthai Thani32 °C (90 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Uttaradit33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Yala31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 20 rain days
  • Yasothon34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Chiang Mai31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 22 rain days
  • Phuket31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 19 rain days
  • Pattaya32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Royal and memorial days

    28 Jul, 12 Aug, 13 Oct, 23 Oct, 5 Dec

    Public holidays; government offices closed, some roads closed for ceremonies.

  • Mother's Day check

    12 August (check) · Bangkok

    Public holiday; blue decorations.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Thailand
Medium
Prices · Thailand
Medium

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Aug: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Aug: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Aug: 2

    Jan: 3

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

January: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.

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

What to pack

  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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