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    Month 2 of 12

    Thailand in February

    February is the last month of the northeast monsoon season; from mid-February the summer or pre-monsoon season begins (TMD). In our overview all 12 beach and island regions score 'good' on rainfall this month. Average rainfall ranges from 14 mm (Hua Hin) to 82 mm (Trat). Below you will find 8 beaches, 8 islands, 8 festivals and holidays, 5 temples and 8 birds for February.

    • 12/12regions good
    • 22festivals
    • 5temples

    🌦️ Weather by region🎉 Festivals

    The season in February

    February is the last month of the northeast monsoon season; from mid-February the summer or pre-monsoon season begins (TMD). Average rainfall: Phuket 24 mm, Krabi 43 mm, Koh Samui 64 mm, Hua Hin 14 mm, Pattaya 20 mm, Trat 82 mm.

    Indication: the weather varies from year to year.

    Rain and weather by region in February

    Average monthly rain per weather station; the bar runs from 0 to 1024 mm (the wettest month in this overview). Colour = our score for that region.

    • Good
    • Fair
    • Not recommended

    Gulf: Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao

    Good🌊 calm sea

    • Ko Samui64 mm

    Relatively dry: Ko Samui 64 mm on 4.3 rainy days (monthly average). Sea: sea mostly calm.

    Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.sme.go.th, www1.ldd.go.th

    Upper Gulf west: Hua Hin, Cha-am, Prachuap Khiri Khan

    Good🌊 calm sea

    • Hua Hin14 mm
    • Prachuap Khiri Khan21 mm

    Relatively dry: Hua Hin 14 mm on 0.8 rainy days; Prachuap Khiri Khan 21 mm on 2 rainy days (monthly average). Sea: sea mostly calm.

    Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.sme.go.th, www1.ldd.go.th

    East coast: Chanthaburi

    Good🌊 calm sea

    • Chanthaburi36 mm

    Relatively dry: Chanthaburi 36 mm on 3.1 rainy days (monthly average). Sea: sea mostly calm. No Chanthaburi beaches or islands in our list; climate only.

    Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.sme.go.th, www1.ldd.go.th

    Central: Koh Kret (Nonthaburi)

    Good

    • Bangkok21 mm

    Relatively dry: Bangkok 21 mm on 1.9 rainy days (monthly average). Bangkok climate used as a proxy for Koh Kret.

    Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.sme.go.th, www1.ldd.go.th

    Beaches at their best in February

    ℹ️ The season score is based on average rainfall and the climate per region, not on a weather forecast. It is not a guarantee: the weather varies from year to year.

    Islands at their best in February

    Festivals and holidays in February

    8 of the 22 festivals in our festival list that can fall in February.

    All festivals and holidays →

    Temples to visit in February

    Birds to see in February

    In our bird guide, 32 species have February in their best season, of which 13 are winter visitors or passage migrants; 56 species are present year-round. This follows from the best season listed for each species.

    Hotels at beaches and islands that are good in February

    Hotels listed on our beach and island pages, at a place that scores well this month.

    Frequently asked questions about Thailand in February

    What is the weather like in Thailand in February?

    February is the last month of the northeast monsoon season; from mid-February the summer or pre-monsoon season begins (TMD). Average rainfall: Phuket 24 mm, Krabi 43 mm, Koh Samui 64 mm, Hua Hin 14 mm, Pattaya 20 mm, Trat 82 mm. Indication: the weather varies from year to year.

    Where is the best beach weather in Thailand in February?

    All 12 beach and island regions in our overview score 'good' on rainfall, from the Andaman Sea to the Gulf and the east coast. Good beaches this month include Donald Duck Bay (Similan Island 8), Bottle Beach (Haad Khuat) and Sai Ri Beach (Chumphon).

    Which festivals are there in Thailand in February?

    Examples: Makha Bucha (21 February 2027); Chinese New Year Yaowarat (Bangkok) (expected early February 2027); Dok Lamduan Flower Festival (Si Sa Ket) (17 February - 19 February 2027); Hae Pha Khun That (Nakhon Si Thammarat) (expected mid-February to late February 2027); Singha Park Chiang Rai Balloon Fiesta (expected in February 2027). Many festivals follow the lunar calendar or are set locally each year, so dates shift.

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