Visiting Thailand in June
Climate and weather guide
Although the wet season is firmly underway, it’s usually limited to short downpours as the worst of the rains haven’t arrived yet, so you can enjoy some of the last of the dry weather before the crowds of the European summer holidays arrive.
Beaches
It’s often windier at the coast this month, with the monsoon bringing some great surf swells for experienced surfers on the west coast, including at Ko Lanta. As in May, the best weather for sunbathing is at the east coast beaches, although there’s more chance of a late afternoon shower. The best islands to pick include Ko Samui, Ko Tao and Ko Phangan, as well as the coastal resort of Khanom or Hua Hin, closer to Bangkok. The islands along the coast in eastern Thailand, towards Cambodia, tend to be rainy this month.
The rain has cooled temperatures down in Bangkok, although only to around 30C, so you’ll need to dodge the showers here as well while you sightsee. The heavier rains and worst humidity are yet to come though.
Nature
If you’re planning to get outdoors into the national parks or to do some trekking, the countryside is greener than ever and waterfalls are fuller, but trails can be muddier if you head off the beaten track, especially around the Golden Triangle. The rivers are also fuller if you’re planning bamboo rafting and trekking in northern Thailand, while the rice paddies and valleys of Pai will be a vibrant green.
You could visit the Elephant Nature Park near Chiang Mai while you’re in the north too, while in the south Khao Sok National Park is humid and wet but is also bursting into new life, with a chance to spot elephants here as well
Best for: East Coast beaches, exploring without the crowds, green season in the national parks
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