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Thailand in November

Good month. Cool season begins; Loy Krathong and Yi Peng fill Chiang Mai; the Gulf is wet, the Andaman dries out.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Crowds
Medium
Thailand
Prices
Medium
Thailand

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Thailand

Cool season begins; Loy Krathong and Yi Peng fill Chiang Mai; the Gulf is wet, the Andaman dries out.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

  • Bangkok and centre · Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburifine

    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, Paibest weather

    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 Lakfine

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

  • Gulf islands · Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Taostorm or typhoon risk

    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 Isaanbest weather

    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 Thailandrainy

    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 Thailandrainy

    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 citiesbest weather

    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.

  • Northern Thailand: Hill country (Mae Hong Son, Doi Inthanon) · above about 1,000 mcold

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

  • Southern Thailand: Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Lanta, Lipe) · west-facing coastbest weather

    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 Chumphonrainy

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

  • Bangkok32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Amnat Charoen29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Amphawa32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ang Thong32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ao Luek32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ao Nai Wok29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ao Nang31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Aranyaprathet32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ban Kai30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Ban Krut31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ban Phe31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ban Rak Thai24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ban Tai31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bang Pa‑In32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bang Rak30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Bang Saen31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Bang Thao31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Betong29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bophut30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Bottle Beach30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Buriram31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cape Panwa31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Cha-am31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chachoengsao29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Chai Nat33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chaiya33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chaiyaphum30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chalok Lam30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Chalong Bay31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chaweng29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Chiang Dao30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chiang Khan27 °C (81 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiang Khong30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiang Rai30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiang Saen30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Choeng Mon29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Chonburi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Chong Mek30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chumphon30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Damnoen Saduak31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Dan Chang31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Doi Tung29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Fang29 °C (84 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Haad Chao Phao29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Haad Rin31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Haad Salad30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Haad Son29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Haad Yao30 °C (86 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Had Yao31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Hang Chat31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Hat Lek31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Hat Yai31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 21 rain days
  • Hua Hin30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 7 rain days
  • Jom Jang31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 2 rain days
  • Jomtien31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Kalasin31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kamala31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Kamphaeng Phet32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Kanchanaburi32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Karon31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Kata31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Khanom31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Khok Kloi30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Khon Kaen32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Khun Yuam30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Bulon Leh32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ko Kret32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Kut30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Lipe31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ko Mak31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Muk30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Ko Nang Yuan30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Ko Samet31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Sichang29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ko Sire31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Ko Tao29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Krabi Town31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 14 rain days
  • Laem Chabang31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Laem Sing32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Laem Yai30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Lamai29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Lampang31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lamphun28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lang Suan30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Loei31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Lom Sak32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Lopburi32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mae Hong Son31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mae La Noi31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mae Nam29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mae Rim30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mae Sai29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mae Salong25 °C (77 °F) / 14 °C (57 °F), 5 rain days
  • Mae Sariang28 °C (82 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mae Sot32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Maha Sarakham32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Mai Khao31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Mukdahan30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nai Han31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nai Thon and Nai Yang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nakhon Nayok29 °C (84 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Nakhon Pathom30 °C (86 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nakhon Phanom31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nakhon Ratchasima31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nakhon Sawan31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 3 rain days
  • Nakhon Si Thammarat30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Nan31 °C (88 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nang Rong31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 4 rain days
  • Narathiwat30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 18 rain days
  • Nathon29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 16 rain days
  • Nong Bua Lamphu30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Nong Khai31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Nonthaburi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Padang Besar32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pai29 °C (84 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pak Bara32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Pak Chong31 °C (88 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Pangmapha30 °C (86 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 4 rain days
  • Pathum Thani31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Patong31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pattani30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days
  • Phatthalung29 °C (84 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phayao30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phetchabun32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Phetchaburi30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phichit31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phimai32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phitsanulok32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 4 rain days
  • Phon Phisai31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Phrae29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Phuket Town32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Prachinburi30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 2 rain days
  • Prachuap Khiri Khan30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Rai Leh31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 15 rain days
  • Rangsit31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Ranong31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days
  • Ratchaburi32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Rawai32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 3 rain days
  • Roi Et31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sadao32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sakon Nakhon31 °C (88 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 3 rain days
  • Samoeng27 °C (81 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 5 rain days
  • Samut Prakan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Samut Sakhon30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Samut Songkhram32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sangkhla Buri32 °C (90 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 5 rain days
  • Saraburi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sathing Phra31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Satun31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Si Racha32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Si Satchanalai27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sing Buri32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 6 rain days
  • Sisaket29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 2 rain days
  • Songkhla29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days
  • Sri Thanu29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Sukhothai31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Sungai Kolok31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 3 rain days
  • Suphanburi32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 4 rain days
  • Surat Thani29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 21 rain days
  • Surin, Southern Thailand31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Surin31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tak Bai31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Tak32 °C (90 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Takua Pa31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • Thaton30 °C (86 °F) / 18 °C (64 °F), 4 rain days
  • Thong Nai Pan30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Thong Sala30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Thonglang Bay30 °C (86 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days
  • Ton Sai31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Trat30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Ubon Ratchathani32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Udon Thani31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Umphang32 °C (90 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 4 rain days
  • Uthai Thani31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 3 rain days
  • Uttaradit30 °C (86 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Yala30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • Yasothon30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 5 rain days
  • Chiang Mai29 °C (84 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 6 rain days
  • Phuket31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 17 rain days
  • Pattaya31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 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.

  • Loy Krathong and Yi Peng

    November full moon

    Chiang Mai hotels sell out; sky-lantern releases restricted to permitted events; river crowds in Bangkok.

  • Loy Krathong check

    Full moon of the 12th lunar month · Bangkok

    Floating offerings and river fireworks; piers and riverside hotels packed; book riverside dinners early.

  • Bangkok Marathon and city runs check

    Autumn weekends (check) · Bangkok

    Early-morning road closures in the old city.

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

    Nov: Good

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Nov: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 3

    Jan: 3

November: Cool season begins; Loy Krathong and Yi Peng fill Chiang Mai; the Gulf is wet, the Andaman dries out.

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
  • A spare day in the plan: storms can cancel flights and ferries

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Where to go in November

Rated best or good this month

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  • Gulf islands

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