Temperatures in March begin to rise, and this is particularly noticeable in Chiang Mai and the north of the country, where the winter months give way to the onset of summer temperatures and daytime can reach 35°C. High temperatures and little chance of rain can also be expected in Bangkok and central Thailand.
The heat can be oppressive in the city of Bangkok in March, and, in the north, conditions become unpleasant, with stubble burning in fields causing a thick fog that can exacerbate respiratory problems.
The southern coastal areas (especially the Gulf Coast) and the islands are the best places to travel to during March, with plenty of sun, high temperatures and little rain.
The average temperature for Thailand in March is between 32°C and 24°C, and there is little respite from the heat anywhere in the country, with relative humidity at 77%.
The sea temperature is only a few degrees cooler than the air. The dry season is coming to an end before the onset of the southwest monsoon, which will set in by May.
Rainfall in March in Thailand depends on the region. The monsoon starts moving in from the Indian Ocean, so the coast is wetter than the rest of the country.
Phuket, for example, gets an average of six days of rain. Bangkok in the central region will have a couple of days of rain in March, averaging 30mm.
If the date you have chosen is perhaps not the best time to visit the country, don’t worry, because we have left you information about the climate in Thailand for each month of the year, so you will know which areas are where you can move without having to pay so much attention to the sky.
Anyway, remember that it’s okay if there is some rain, it’s part of the adventure too!
