Visiting Thailand in September

When you’re planning the best time to visit Thailand, September is not the answer. The wettest month of the year, the country sees some of the heaviest rains this month, following on from weeks of increasingly torrential weather. Humidity rises this month as well, making any sightseeing less pleasant.

Hiking and trekking are not recommended this month either, with travel around the north of Thailand becoming increasingly difficult, and many paths reduced to a sea of mud. Spotting Thailand’s wildlife is also much harder with dense plant life and heavy showers meaning you’re less likely to see the animals.

While the east coast beaches have been a safe bet for sunshine for the past few months, the rainy season is approaching for the Gulf of Thailand, so the weather is getting more unsettled here as well. As it’s the middle of low season, if you decide to risk the weather, you’ll have the beaches almost to yourself, whether you head to Ko Samui, Ko Tao, Ko Phangan or Khanom. Hua Hin is another option if you’re looking for a sunny coast, with a better chance of good weather here than on Thailand’s west coast or eastern islands.