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When to go
Thailand in October
Where the weather works in October, and where to skip.
- Good
The North
Rains easing, everything green, waterfalls still full.
- Good
Isan
Rains easing. End of Buddhist Lent festivals along the Mekong.
- Mixed
Bangkok, Central and the West
Rains easing late in the month.
- Mixed
The East coast and islands
Rains easing. Islands start reopening.
- Mixed
Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi, Trang, Satun)
Rains easing. Similan and Tarutao reopen mid-October.
- Mixed
Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla)
Northeast monsoon starts. Heavier rain late in the month.
Festivals in October
- Phuket Vegetarian Festival, Phuket Town and Chinese shrines across the South. Nine days in late September or October (lunar calendar).
- Chonburi Buffalo Racing, Chonburi town. October, around the end of Buddhist Lent (lunar calendar).
- Naga Fireballs (Bang Fai Phaya Nak), Along the Mekong, Nong Khai. End of Buddhist Lent, usually October (lunar calendar).
Many festival dates follow the lunar calendar. Check this year's dates before you book.
Places with good weather in October
Common questions
Is October a good time to visit Thailand?
It is a mixed month. The North is your best bet: Rains easing, everything green, waterfalls still full.
What festivals are on in Thailand in October?
Phuket Vegetarian Festival in Phuket Town and Chinese shrines across the South (Nine days in late September or October (lunar calendar)) Chonburi Buffalo Racing in Chonburi town (October, around the end of Buddhist Lent (lunar calendar)) Naga Fireballs (Bang Fai Phaya Nak) in Along the Mekong, Nong Khai (End of Buddhist Lent, usually October (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.