November · Thailand weather
Thailand in November: Weather, What to Expect & Where to Go
November is the first month of the cool-dry season, and it's spectacular. The north is cool and clear, Bangkok is comfortable, the Andaman coast is fully back online. Only the Gulf islands are still in their wet pattern. Loy Krathong and Yi Peng fall mid-month — easily one of the best cultural experiences on the planet.
Best region
North
Chiang Mai cools sharply, mountains are visible again, and Yi Peng turns the city into a sky-lantern festival.
Avoid
Gulf
Samui and Phangan are at the peak of their wet season — flooding is common.
Good for
Yi Peng lanterns in Chiang Mai, Andaman beaches, Bangkok in full swing
November weather, region by region
Average temperatures and rainfall across Thailand's five climate regions in November. Tap the climate map on the homepage for an interactive month-by-month view.
| Region | Avg temp | Rainfall | Visit rating |
|---|---|---|---|
North Chiang Mai | 24°C | 45mm | Great |
Northeast Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) | 26°C | 25mm | Great |
Central Bangkok | 28°C | 60mm | Great |
Andaman Phuket | 28°C | 180mm | Good |
Gulf Koh Samui | 27°C | 300mm | Good |
City spotlights
One city per region — what November actually feels like on the ground, and what to do or skip.
North
Chiang Mai
Probably the best month of the year here. Cool mornings, clear mountains, and the world's most photogenic festival.
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Northeast
Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat)
Cool, dry, and clear. Phimai Historical Park is at its best in soft November light, and Khao Yai mornings drop into the mid-teens — bring a jumper for the early viewpoint runs.
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Bangkok
Excellent weather and Loy Krathong on the Chao Phraya. Markets, walking tours, and night markets are at their best.
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Andaman
Phuket
Back in business. Calm seas, dry days, and prices that haven't yet hit Christmas peak.
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Koh Samui
Now in the worst of its wet season. Flooding closes roads and grounds boats — skip in favour of Phuket or Krabi.
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Events & festivals in November
Loy Krathong
Mid-November (varies with the lunar calendar). Floating lanterns on rivers and lakes nationwide. Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Chiang Mai are the most atmospheric.
Yi Peng
Chiang Mai's sky-lantern festival, coinciding with Loy Krathong. Thousands of lanterns released at once — book accommodation months in advance.
Is November a good time to visit Thailand?
Absolutely. November is arguably the single best month to visit Thailand — great weather almost everywhere, and the cultural calendar's most spectacular event. The only thing to skip is Koh Samui.
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