Weather in March in Thailand
Are you planning a trip a to Thailand in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Thailand in March?
The weather in Thailand in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Chaweng Beach at 30°C to very hot in Mueang Kao at 39°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Mueang Kao and 27°C in Chaweng Beach. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For specific regional insights in Thailand, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mae Hong Son with an average of 11 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Lao Kok Kho with 173 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bangkok enjoys approximately 269 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Thailand climate page.
Where to go in Thailand in March
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Thailand, check out our Thailand's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Bangkok
In March Bangkok generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chiang Mai
In March Chiang Mai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Patong Beach
In March Patong Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hua Hin
In March Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ao Nang Beach
In March Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Thailand.
Is March the best time to visit Thailand?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Thailand with often unpleasant weather in Bangkok.
On average, the best time to visit Thailand is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Bangkok. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Thailand.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Thailand? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Thailand.
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