Thailand weather in February
February is Thailand’s last cool-dry month before the mercury edges up toward the hot season. Daytime highs sit comfortably in the mid- to high-20 °C / low-80 °F, nights stay refreshingly cool in the north, and rain is still uncommon outside a few Gulf showers. In short: it’s warm, bright, and noticeably less crowded now that the Western holiday rush has faded.
1 | Quick-Look Table
| Region | Avg High °C | Rainfall (mm) | Typical Conditions | Travel Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok & Central | 30 – 32 | 10 – 20 | Mainly sunny | Scattered showers late month. |
| Chiang Mai & North | 27 – 29 | ≤ 10 | Warm days, 10 °C nights | Pack a sweater for trekking camps. |
| Isan / Mekong | 29 – 31 | ≤ 10 | Dry & crisp | Perfect for river cruises. |
| Gulf Islands (Samui / Phangan) | 29 – 30 | 40 – 60 | Short showers | Seas calm; diving good. |
| Koh Chang & East | 30 – 31 | 20 – 40 | Isolated rain | Beaches still sparkling. |
| Phuket / Krabi (Andaman) | 31 – 32 | ≤ 20 | Dry, calm seas | Ideal beach & boat weather. |
2 | February Highlights
- Temperature – Low-30 °C by day; northern nights can touch 10 °C / 50 °F.
- Rain – Rare except brief Gulf showers; Bangkok starts to see isolated sprinkles late month.
- Sea State – Mirror-calm on both coasts; 20 m+ visibility at dive sites.
- Crowds & Cost – Lower than January; hotel rates dip 10-15 % outside Chinese New Year week.
3 | Packing Essentials
- Light daywear + a light jumper for northern nights
- Sunhat, reef-safe sunscreen, quick-dry swimwear
- Advance ferry tickets—Chinese New Year can spike demand
4 | Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q 1. Is February still part of Thailand’s cool-dry season?
Yes. February is the tail end of the cool-dry window, so humidity remains moderate and rain minimal—ideal for both cities and beaches.
Q 2. How chilly do the mountains get at night in February?
Night-time lows in Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Pai can dip to 10 °C / 50 °F, occasionally a few degrees lower on high peaks. Bring a light jacket or fleece if you plan to camp or take sunrise treks.
Q 3. Which beaches in Thailand have the best weather in February?
Phuket, Krabi and the Similan Islands in the Andaman Sea offer cloudless skies and flat seas. On the Gulf side, Koh Samui & Koh Phangan see only the odd brief shower and stay warm.
Q 4. If Thailand is busy, where else in Indochina has similar February weather?
Try Central Vietnam (Hoi An, Da Nang, Quy Nhon) with its own dry spell, or head to Siem Reap & the temples of Angkor where days average 30 °C and rainfall is negligible – all within Tonkin Voyage Travel’s Vietnam–Cambodia–Laos portfolio.
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