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Thailand in February

Great month. Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Crowds
High
Thailand
Prices
High
Thailand

Verdict

GreatVoykit month rating for Thailand

Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.

Is another month better than February?

No other month rates higher than February for Thailand in this guide.

Weather in February

  • Bangkok and centre · Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburibest weather

    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, Paismoke haze

    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 Lakbest weather

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

  • Gulf islands · Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Taobest weather

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

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

    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 Isaanhot

    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 Thailandbest weather

    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 citiesfine

    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 Chumphonbest weather

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

  • Bangkok33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Amnat Charoen33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Amphawa32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ang Thong33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ao Luek34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ao Nai Wok30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ao Nang33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Aranyaprathet34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ban Kai31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ban Krut31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ban Phe32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ban Rak Thai24 °C (75 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ban Tai33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bang Pa‑In33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Bang Rak31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bang Saen31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Bang Thao33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Betong28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 11 rain days
  • Bophut31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Bottle Beach31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Buriram32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cape Panwa32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cha-am32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chachoengsao33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days
  • Chai Nat33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chaiya33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chaiyaphum32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chalok Lam31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chalong Bay32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chaweng30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiang Dao32 °C (90 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain days
  • Chiang Khan25 °C (77 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chiang Khong32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chiang Rai32 °C (90 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chiang Saen32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Choeng Mon30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chonburi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chong Mek32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chumphon31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Damnoen Saduak33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Dan Chang34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Doi Tung31 °C (88 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days
  • Fang30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Haad Chao Phao30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Haad Rin31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Haad Salad31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Haad Son31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Haad Yao31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Had Yao33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Hang Chat34 °C (93 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Hat Lek32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Hat Yai33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Hua Hin31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jom Jang33 °C (91 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jomtien32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kalasin34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kamala32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kamphaeng Phet34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Kanchanaburi35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Karon33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kata33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Khanom32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Khok Kloi28 °C (82 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Khon Kaen33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Khun Yuam32 °C (90 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain days
  • Ko Bulon Leh32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ko Kret33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ko Kut31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ko Lipe33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Mak32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ko Muk31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ko Nang Yuan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ko Samet31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Sichang32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ko Sire33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Tao31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Krabi Town33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Laem Chabang32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Laem Sing32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Laem Yai31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lamai30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lampang34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 1 rain days
  • Lamphun31 °C (88 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lang Suan32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Loei32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lom Sak34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lopburi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Hong Son33 °C (91 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 1 rain days
  • Mae La Noi33 °C (91 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 1 rain days
  • Mae Nam31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Rim33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Mae Sai32 °C (90 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Salong27 °C (81 °F) / 11 °C (52 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Sariang30 °C (86 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Sot34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Maha Sarakham33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mai Khao32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mukdahan32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nai Han32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nai Thon and Nai Yang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nakhon Nayok32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nakhon Pathom34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nakhon Phanom33 °C (91 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nakhon Ratchasima34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nakhon Sawan34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nakhon Si Thammarat32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nan33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nang Rong33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Narathiwat32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nathon31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nong Bua Lamphu32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nong Khai32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nonthaburi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Padang Besar31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pai32 °C (90 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain days
  • Pak Bara32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pak Chong32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Pangmapha32 °C (90 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 1 rain days
  • Pathum Thani33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Patong33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Pattani31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phatthalung31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phayao32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 1 rain days
  • Phetchabun32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phetchaburi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Phichit32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Phimai33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Phitsanulok34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Phon Phisai32 °C (90 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Phrae32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Phuket Town34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Prachinburi33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Rai Leh33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Rangsit33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ranong33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ratchaburi33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Rawai32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Roi Et33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sadao32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sakon Nakhon32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Samoeng24 °C (75 °F) / 12 °C (54 °F), 4 rain days
  • Samut Prakan33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Samut Sakhon32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Samut Songkhram33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sangkhla Buri34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Saraburi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sathing Phra31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days
  • Satun33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Si Racha33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Si Satchanalai25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sing Buri34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sisaket33 °C (91 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Songkhla32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sri Thanu31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sukhothai35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 2 rain days
  • Sungai Kolok31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Suphanburi34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Surat Thani32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Surin, Southern Thailand33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Surin33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Tak Bai31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Tak34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Takua Pa33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Thaton32 °C (90 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 1 rain days
  • Thong Nai Pan31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Thong Sala31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Thonglang Bay31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ton Sai33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Trat31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ubon Ratchathani34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Udon Thani32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Umphang34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Uthai Thani34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 2 rain days
  • Uttaradit32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yala31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yasothon32 °C (90 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiang Mai33 °C (91 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 2 rain days
  • Phuket33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pattaya33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 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.

  • Chinese New Year

    6 Feb 2027 (lunar, moves yearly)

    Yaowarat (Chinatown) crowded; Chinese-run shops close for 1–3 days.

  • Makha Bucha

    Feb–Mar full moon

    Buddhist holiday: alcohol sales banned for the day; temples busy in the evening.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Thailand
High
Prices · Thailand
High

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Feb: Great

    Jan: Great

  • Crowds

    Feb: High

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Feb: High

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 2

    Jan: 3

February: Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.

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

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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Where to go in February

Rated best or good this month

  • Bangkok and centre

    Best weather of the year (Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi)

  • Andaman coast

    Best weather of the year (Phuket, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Khao Lak)

  • Gulf islands

    Best weather of the year (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao)

  • Bangkok

    Warm and dry; Chinese New Year crowds Yaowarat some years.

  • Amnat Charoen

    Best months: Nov–Feb

  • Amphawa

    Best months: Nov–Feb (dry, cooler)

  • Ang Thong

    Best months: Nov–Feb

  • Ao Luek

    Best months: Nov–Apr

  • Ao Nai Wok

    Best months: Feb–Sep

  • Ao Nang

    Best months: Nov–Apr

  • Aranyaprathet

    Best months: Nov–Feb

  • Ban Kai

    Best months: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf coast)