Thailand - weather & travel conditions in July

Thailand Weather in July

Thailand’s weather in July is just a continuation of the previous month. Temperatures are staying almost the same in June except rainfall is slightly higher somewhere.

Condition during this time is considered good for traveling around the country.

• Central Thailand including Hua Hin, Bangkok, Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi…is at average temperature from 32 to 33oC. Condition is pretty dry with rainfall just from 90 to 150mm over the month. 
• Mea Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Nan in Northern Thailand are at the average temperatures of 31oC and rainfall is around 160mm over the month except Chiang Rai around 250mm. The lower part around Sukhothai and Phitsanulok have slightly higher temperature at 33oC.
• Northeastern Thailand from Nong Khai, Udon Thani all the way down to Ubon Ratchathani has almost the same temperatures of 32oC anyway chance of rain in this part seem to be higher than North and Central Thailand (250mm). 
• In Eastern Thailand, Pattaya and Ko Samet offer moderate temperatures and pretty dry condition whilst further south to Ko Chang and Ko Kood it is very wet with rainfall round 550mm. 
• In the Southern part of Thailand, the west coast receives much larger rainfall than the east with 280mm and 120mm respectively. Anyway, the both sides share the same mild temperatures of around 32oC.

Events

Asana Bucha

Organised just before the Buddhist Lent day, Asahara Bucha commemorates the day Buddha preached his first sermon to his five first disciples. This is held on the full moon of the 8th Thai lunar month.

Khao Phansa

This celebrates the beginning of the Buddhist Lent. It is a time devoted to study and meditation. Monks will take seclusion for three month in their temples, during which monks enter seclusion in their temples to focus on study and meditation. Many laypeople also choose to refrain from alcohol and engage in spiritual practices. This time encourages introspection and personal growth, fostering a deeper connection to Buddhist teachings. There are no major festivals during this period, as communities prepare for celebrations in October, allowing for a peaceful atmosphere centered on mindfulness and reflection.

How to do and what to expect if travel in Thailand in July

June is a pretty good month to travel in Thailand. Heat become moderate in most part of the country and though it is in the monsoon season but rain is not really a big concern except in Ko Chang and the Andaman coast.

The heat and humidity is moderate enough for trekking though paths can be more slippery and muddy due to rains from last two months. You may get wet. You may and will get muddy. But that's to be expected - you're in a tropical jungle after all!  Biking overland or around the places also recommended if do not mind the tropical sun or sometime rains.

In general, loose fitting dress is appropriate for the weather. Drink enough water and do not expose too much to the sun. An umbrella or light poncho is needed when you travel around if you do not want to get wet because of sudden showers.

If you do plan trekking the good trekking shoes are absolutely needed.

This time sees places in the country less touristy so, this is an advantage you can take and good promotion is another thing to think about.

In general the rain starts to bring out some of the natural beauty. Waterfalls in now become impressive with their strength, the lush scenery now returns to the country and boat cruise and river rafting are proved to be more fun.

If you want to find sun, sea and sand then beaches on the east coast and island like Koh Samui, Koh Pha Ngan and Koh Tao are your best choices.

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