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When to go
Thailand in July
Where the weather works in July, and where to skip.
- Good
Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla)
Mostly dry. A good alternative to the Andaman monsoon.
- Mixed
The North
Rainy, lush rice fields, waterfalls start to fill.
- Mixed
Isan
Rainy and green. Candle festivals mark the start of Buddhist Lent.
- Mixed
Bangkok, Central and the West
Rainy season.
- Avoid if you can
The East coast and islands
Monsoon. Rough seas around Ko Chang and Ko Mak.
- Avoid if you can
Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun)
Monsoon. Rough seas, red-flag beaches.
Festivals in July
- Ubon Candle Festival, Ubon Ratchathani. July, at the start of Buddhist Lent (lunar calendar).
Many festival dates follow the lunar calendar. Check this year's dates before you book.
Places with good weather in July
Common questions
Is July a good time to visit Thailand?
It is a mixed month. Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla) is your best bet: Mostly dry. A good alternative to the Andaman monsoon.
What festivals are on in Thailand in July?
Ubon Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani (July, at the start of Buddhist Lent (lunar calendar))
General climate patterns from the Thai Meteorological Department (tmd.go.th). Weather varies year to year; treat this as a guide, not a forecast.