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When to go
Thailand in February
Where the weather works in February, and where to skip.
- Best
The East coast and islands
Calm seas, dry.
- Best
Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun)
Dry and calm.
- Best
Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla)
Dry and calm.
- Good
The North
Still dry. Smoke haze from field burning can start late in the month.
- Good
Isan
Dry and warming up.
- Good
Bangkok, Central and the West
Dry, getting hotter.
Festivals in February
- Chinese New Year in Bangkok, Yaowarat (Chinatown), Bangkok. Late January or February (lunar calendar).
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival, Chiang Mai, around Suan Buak Haad park. Usually the first weekend of February.
Many festival dates follow the lunar calendar. Check this year's dates before you book.
Places with good weather in February
Common questions
Is February a good time to visit Thailand?
Yes for The East coast and islands, Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun), Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla). No region is at its worst this month.
What festivals are on in Thailand in February?
Chinese New Year in Bangkok in Yaowarat (Chinatown), Bangkok (Late January or February (lunar calendar)) Chiang Mai Flower Festival in Chiang Mai, around Suan Buak Haad park (Usually the first weekend of February)
General climate patterns from the Thai Meteorological Department (tmd.go.th). Weather varies year to year; treat this as a guide, not a forecast.