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When to go
Thailand in August
Where the weather works in August, and where to skip.
- Good
Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla)
Mostly dry.
- Mixed
The North
Among the wettest months. Some mountain roads get slippery.
- Mixed
Isan
Rainy. Rice fields at their greenest.
- Mixed
Bangkok, Central and the West
Rainy season.
- Avoid if you can
The East coast and islands
Monsoon. Heavy rain on the Trat islands.
- Avoid if you can
Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun)
Monsoon.
Places with good weather in August
Common questions
Is August a good time to visit Thailand?
It is a mixed month. Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla) is your best bet: Mostly dry.
General climate patterns from the Thai Meteorological Department (tmd.go.th). Weather varies year to year; treat this as a guide, not a forecast.