Should you go on vacation to Thailand in the fall of 2021? Find out about the weather in September, October and November. We tell you about holidays and festivals, what to see and what to do on vacation. Prices for tours and hotels in the fall.
In tropical Thailand, there is no concept of autumn in the usual sense for us, it is always warm here: the air temperature is + 30 ° С during the day, at night + 22 ° С, the sea is + 28 ° С. However, in the fall, there is a transition from the rainy season to a dry tropical winter, and tourists are in no hurry to pack their bags for fear of weather vagaries. Let's find out if it is worth going to Thailand in autumn and where is the best place to relax during this period?
Thailand weather in autumn
Autumn in the country is primarily characterized by unstable weather. According to reviews, September in Thailand it is the rainiest of all autumn months. Precipitation can be both in the daytime and at night, but they do not bring a strong cooling effect, the air temperature is from + 26 ° С to + 32 ° С, the water temperature is + 28 ° С.
The warmest and least rainy in September on Koh Samui: + 32 ° C during the day, + 24 ° C at night. In the second half of September, precipitation becomes more. It is damp and cool in the province of Krabi and in Phuket: +24 ... + 26 ° С during the day and + 21 ° С at night. In Pattaya, + 28 ° С during the day, + 22 ° С at night, but due to frequent rains, the sea becomes dirty and unsuitable for swimming.
IN october the weather in Thailand is improving: the amount of precipitation decreases significantly, and the air warms up above + 30 ° С. In Phuket and in the province of Krabi during the day + 30 ° С, at night + 24 ° С. Sea water + 27 ° С. It rains less, but the sea periodically storms. In Bangkok and Pattaya + 32 ° С during the day and + 25 ° С at night. On Koh Samui, in early October, it is cloudy, during the day + 31 ° С, at night + 24 ° С, the sea is restless, and high waves attract surfers.
According to reviews of tourists, the weather in Thailand is finally getting better only in November... The rainy season is over, the air is warm, pleasant and not as humid as in the beginning of autumn. In the province of Krabi, in Pattaya, in Phuket + 29 ° С during the day and + 25 ° С at night. But it is better to postpone the trip to Koh Samui until better times, in November there are frequent storms with squally winds.
What to do in Thailand in autumn
According to tourists, in September, October and November, vacationers in Thailand like to spend time mainly on the beach, if, of course, the weather permits. Tourists sunbathe, swim, surf and dive, water ski and scooter. Some are keen on rafting, kayaking and snorkeling. Active young people have fun with bungee jumping, playing paintball and airsoft, riding elephants, horses and ATVs.
Avid shopaholics can entertain themselves in numerous shopping centers and markets. Lovers of exotic will also take their souls away, because during your holidays in Thailand in September, October and November, you can try various exotic fruits. In autumn, there are many juicy pineapples, papaya, jackfruit and dragonfruit.
What to see
The best time for excursions is the winter period from December to March. However, according to tourists, Thailand in September, October and November is also good for sightseeing. It all depends on the weather conditions. Numerous Buddhist temples cause constant admiration of tourists, island excursions to Ko Chan, Ko Kood, Samui, Phuket, Cha Am and Huahin, sightseeing trips around the cities are popular. To services vacationers in Thailand such exotic activities as elephant safaris, trips to farms and plantations, open zoos and floating markets.
In Phuket Town, you can walk around the city and see the buildings of Portuguese and Chinese architecture. Vacationers in Pattaya are offered an excursion along the River Kwai with visits to waterfalls, canals and other attractions. Krabi province is rich in natural attractions - hot springs, caves and beaches.
Popular attractions in Bangkok include the Grand Royal Palace, the Erawan Elephant and Buddhist Temples, Bayok Sky Tower, Siam Ocean World, Safari World Safari, Siam Park and Dream World.
When choosing where to go in Thailand in September, October and November with children, pay attention to the dolphinarium with pink dolphins in Pattaya. In addition, judging by the reviews, young tourists like excursions to the crocodile farm and the Khao Kheo Zoo, where you can feed the elephant, giraffe, rhino and other exotic animals.
Autumn holidays and festivals in Thailand
Thais are very fond of holidays, so bright events are often held here. In September-October, a music and dance festival is held in the capital of Thailand, a jazz festival in Samui, and a sports competition for the right to the Royal Cup - elephant polo, will take place in Hua Hin.
In October, with the end of the rainy season, rowing competitions take place. This sporting event is usually accompanied by fairs and musical numbers. One of the favorite national holidays in Thailand is called Loy Krathong - a holiday of the spirits of water and light. It is celebrated everywhere, but it is most popular in the north of the country. According to the reviews of tourists, being on vacation in Thailand in October, you should definitely take part in this event.
All residents on this night go to the water and lower small boats (kratongs), decorated with flowers and with a candle lit in the center, some put coins. The holiday is not complete without a parade and fireworks, fashion shows and beauty contests are held.
In November, in the city of Lobpuri (located 150 km from Bangkok) Monkey festival... Hundreds of Javanese macaques live within the walls of the ancient temples of Wat Phra Kan San and roam freely around the city. The culprits of the celebration are treated to sweets, eggs and fruits and turn a blind eye to their eternal pranks.
Prices for tours to Thailand in autumn 2021
Prices are current at the time of writing the review and change in real time. The cost of the tours in the examples is for two people.
Prices for tours to Thailand in September and October 2021 are quite reasonable, as in the summer. At the same time, the flow of tourists during these months is small, the beaches and hotels are half empty. Since the second half of October, the demand for this direction has been increasing, along with it, prices are growing, and in November the cost of tours increases by 25% compared to September and approaches the price level of the high season.
In the fall of 2021, you can purchase a seven-day tour for two with a departure from Moscow from 50 thousand rubles. If you buy a ticket with a departure from St. Petersburg, then it will cost from 75 thousand rubles. Prices for tours to Thailand in September, October and November from other cities of the country are also not too high: for example, you can fly from Vladivostok on vacation in September from 50 thousand rubles, from Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk - from 60 thousand.
Prices for hotels in Thailand in autumn 2021
For the review, we decided to choose accommodation in one of the most popular provinces among tourists - Phuket. The selection was carried out using the Roomguru service, thanks to which you can not only compare prices and see photos, but also familiarize yourself with reviews and ratings of guests in order to choose the best accommodation option.
The cheapest accommodation is in guest houses. One of the good options is considered Happy Fish Guest House, where a day's stay in a double room will cost from 450 rubles. Go to the guesthouse page →
Room in a three-star hotel The Yim Siam Hotel, which has received a large number of positive reviews from tourists, costs a little more - from 680 rubles per day for two. Go to the hotel page →
Accommodation in a five-star hotel ID residences Phuket will cost from 1800 rubles per day for two. For this money, you will get a comfortable room with a mountain view, as well as the opportunity to use the outdoor pool and other hotel services. Go to the hotel page →
Check out the best beachfront hotels in Phuket.
Reviews of tourists and tips
Tourists do not recommend going on vacation to Thailand in September with kids, as the weather is unstable: tropical rains are frequent, and the sea is periodically stormy. If strong winds bringing precipitation may appeal to surfers, then swimming in the stormy sea will be simply dangerous. Sometimes floods happen, which makes excursions around the country impossible, and because of the strong sea waves, boat trips are often canceled.
If you want to save a little, then it is better to choose not September, but October for a vacation in Thailand, the difference in prices for tours in 2021 is not great. However, you should be prepared for weather surprises, because although the rains are getting less, they still happen.
According to tourists, the weather in November in Thailand is much drier, and vacationers have an excellent opportunity for a full-fledged beach and sightseeing vacation. However, tour prices are high. Although, as practice shows, people decide to travel even in the "wet" September, and the trip is going quite well, apart from a couple of short-term rains a week, which can hardly interfere with their plans.
