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Thailand in March

Mixed month. Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Crowds
Medium
Thailand
Prices
Medium
Thailand

Verdict

MixedVoykit month rating for Thailand

Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

Is another month better than March?

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

  • Bangkok and centre · Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburihot

    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 Changfine

    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 citieshot

    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.

  • Bangkok34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Amnat Charoen35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Amphawa34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Ang Thong35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ao Luek35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ao Nai Wok31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ao Nang34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Aranyaprathet35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ban Kai32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ban Krut33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ban Phe33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ban Rak Thai27 °C (81 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ban Tai34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bang Pa‑In35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Bang Rak32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bang Saen33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bang Thao34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Betong30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bophut32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bottle Beach32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Buriram35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Cape Panwa33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cha-am33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chachoengsao35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chai Nat35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chaiya34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chaiyaphum35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chalok Lam32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chalong Bay33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chaweng31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiang Dao35 °C (95 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chiang Khan30 °C (86 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chiang Khong35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chiang Rai34 °C (93 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chiang Saen34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Choeng Mon31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chonburi34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chong Mek35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chumphon32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Damnoen Saduak35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Dan Chang36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Doi Tung34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Fang33 °C (91 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Haad Chao Phao31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Haad Rin32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Haad Salad32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Haad Son32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Haad Yao32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days
  • Had Yao34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hang Chat37 °C (99 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Hat Lek33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Hat Yai34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hua Hin32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Jom Jang36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Jomtien33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kalasin36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kamala33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Kamphaeng Phet36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kanchanaburi37 °C (99 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Karon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kata33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Khanom33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Khok Kloi30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Khon Kaen35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Khun Yuam35 °C (95 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 2 rain days
  • Ko Bulon Leh33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ko Kret34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Kut32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Lipe33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ko Mak33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Muk32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Nang Yuan32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Samet32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Sichang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ko Sire34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ko Tao32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Krabi Town34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Laem Chabang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Laem Sing33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Laem Yai32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lamai31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lampang36 °C (97 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Lamphun35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lang Suan33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Loei34 °C (93 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lom Sak35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lopburi36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mae Hong Son36 °C (97 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae La Noi36 °C (97 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Nam32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Rim35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Mae Sai34 °C (93 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mae Salong30 °C (86 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mae Sariang33 °C (91 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mae Sot36 °C (97 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Maha Sarakham35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mai Khao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mukdahan34 °C (93 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nai Han33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nai Thon and Nai Yang34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nakhon Nayok33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nakhon Pathom36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nakhon Phanom35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nakhon Ratchasima36 °C (97 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nakhon Sawan36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nakhon Si Thammarat33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nan35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nang Rong35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Narathiwat33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nathon32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nong Bua Lamphu35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nong Khai34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nonthaburi35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Padang Besar32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pai35 °C (95 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Pak Bara33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pak Chong34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Pangmapha35 °C (95 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 3 rain days
  • Pathum Thani35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Patong33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pattani32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Phatthalung33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Phayao35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Phetchabun35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phetchaburi35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phichit34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phimai35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phitsanulok36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phon Phisai35 °C (95 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phrae34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Phuket Town34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Prachinburi35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Rai Leh34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Rangsit35 °C (95 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ranong34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ratchaburi35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Rawai33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Roi Et35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sadao33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sakon Nakhon34 °C (93 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Samoeng28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 6 rain days
  • Samut Prakan35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Samut Sakhon33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Samut Songkhram34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sangkhla Buri36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Saraburi35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sathing Phra32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Satun34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Si Racha34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Si Satchanalai28 °C (82 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sing Buri35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sisaket35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Songkhla33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sri Thanu32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sukhothai37 °C (99 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sungai Kolok32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Suphanburi36 °C (97 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Surat Thani33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Surin, Southern Thailand33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Surin35 °C (95 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tak Bai32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Tak35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Takua Pa34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Thaton35 °C (95 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 2 rain days
  • Thong Nai Pan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Thong Sala32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Thonglang Bay32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ton Sai34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Trat32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ubon Ratchathani36 °C (97 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Udon Thani35 °C (95 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Umphang36 °C (97 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Uthai Thani35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Uttaradit34 °C (93 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days
  • Yala32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Yasothon35 °C (95 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 6 rain days
  • Chiang Mai35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phuket34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pattaya34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 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.

  • Makha Bucha

    Feb–Mar full moon

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

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

    Mar: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 1

    Jan: 3

March: Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

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

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in March

Rated best or good this month

  • 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)

  • Ao Luek

    Best months: Nov–Apr

  • Ao Nai Wok

    Best months: Feb–Sep

  • Ao Nang

    Best months: Nov–Apr

  • Ban Kai

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

  • Ban Krut

    Best months: Nov–Apr

  • Ban Tai

    Best months: Feb–Sep

  • Bang Rak

    Best months: Feb–Sep

  • Bang Saen

    Best months: Feb–Sep (check)

  • Bang Thao

    Best months: Nov–Apr (dry season, calm sea)

  • Betong

    Best months: Nov–Mar (cool, less rain)