Thailand in March
March is a good time to visit Thailand, though not the very best.
Good time
High season
In March the temperature starts to rise throughout Thailand and it is especially noticeable in Chiang Mai and the rest of the north of the country where the coolness disappears and gives way to summer. During this month the temperature can reach 35°C during the day and there is little chance of rain.
Festivals in March
There are no major festivals in Thailand this month.
Where to go in Thailand
Ko ChangKo Chang (Elephant Island) is Thailand's second-largest island, in Trat province near the Cambodian border, a national park island with rugged jungle-covered…
SukhothaiAncient Sukhothai was the first capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom, a long arc of territory that ran through what is today's Laos and western Thailand as far as…
PhuketPhuket, the 'Pearl of the Andaman,' is Thailand's largest and most famous island. Known for its stunning beaches, vibrant nightlife, and rich cultural heritage…
Ko Pha NganKo Pha Ngan is an island in the Gulf of Thailand in Surat Thani province, world-famous for the Full Moon Party held on Haad Rin beach every month — a beach rave…
Ko LantaKo Lanta is a long, narrow island in Krabi province on Thailand's Andaman coast, favoured by families and long-stay visitors for its relaxed atmosphere and…
Ko LipeKo Lipe is a small island in the Tarutao National Marine Park in Satun province at the southern tip of Thailand, often dubbed the 'Maldives of Thailand' for its…
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