The cool, dry season begins with lower humidity and clearer skies, making November one of the best months for travel across most of Thailand. Festivals like Loy Krathong create cultural highlights and draw visitors.
Average daily low and high (°C) and monthly rainfall. The badge shows how it feels, allowing for humidity.
Average temperature across Thailand in November.
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Golden Triangle, Pai
December delivers chilly mornings in the highlands and the possibility of near-freezing nights on Doi Inthanon; daytime temperatures are mild and delightful for long walks in the foothills. Outdoor festivals and weekend markets in Chiang Mai fill up as Thai and international visitors escape Bangkok heat, so expect crowded guesthouses. Pack a warm jacket for dawn temple visits and an umbrella for unexpected showers in the lowlands.
Isan: Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, Nakhon Ratchasima
November delivers cool, dry weather and clear vistas - an excellent month for visiting Udon Thani’s archaeological museums and Phimai’s Khmer ruins. Daylight is comfortable for full-day excursions and motorbike loops around Korat, while mornings can be fresh enough for a light sweater. This is a favored time for domestic travel, so reserve popular guesthouses ahead of long weekends.
Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi
November delivers drier, breezier weather and clearer air, making it one of the best months for temples, river tours, and rooftop evenings in the capital. Daytime warmth is pleasant and evenings grow comfortably cool; beaches in the Gulf also become more accessible. Expect increased crowds and higher prices from this month through February, so reserve accommodation early for popular dates.
Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Chang, Trat coast
November is a bright, breezy month with comfortable sea temperatures and clear skies - a great time for diving, snorkeling and island-hopping along the Gulf. Hua Hin hosts more weekend crowds, and ferries run on fuller schedules; book ahead for popular islands on holiday weekends. Bring sun protection and a light sweater for cooler evenings in coastal dining areas.
Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao
November brings steadily clearer skies and calm seas, restoring excellent snorkeling and reliable ferry crossings to the islands; sunrises over Ang Thong Marine Park become photogenic. Tourist numbers increase again toward December, so book diving courses and rooms ahead. The weather is pleasant, with warm days and comfortable evenings - pack reef-safe sunscreen and a light layer for air-conditioned venues.
Phuket, Krabi, Phi Phi, Khao Lak
November usually marks the return of reliable sunny days and calm seas across Phuket and Krabi; coral visibility recovers and boat services to the Similans resume in earnest. Temperatures are warm but comfortable, and outdoor activities such as rock climbing and kayaking flourish. This is a popular month to visit - book accommodation and tours ahead for the best availability.
Loy Krathong is celebrated nationwide (usually in November) with floating lanterns and offerings on waterways (date varies by lunar calendar).
See how November compares with the rest of the year, then read the full guide.