One of the most common questions I get from Australians planning their first Thailand golf trip is: when should we go? Thailand is a year-round golf destination, but the experience varies considerably depending on when you travel. Here's an honest, month-by-month breakdown so you can plan with confidence.
The Short Answer
If you want the best possible golf conditions and you have flexibility, book for November through February. This is the cool, dry season across most of Thailand and the gap between a "good day" and a "great day" barely exists during these months. If those months don't work for your schedule, March and April are still very good. May through October is wet season territory and requires more tolerance for interruptions - more on that below.
Month by Month Breakdown
November
Excellent. The wet season has generally cleared and temperatures drop into a very pleasant 25-30 degrees during the day. Humidity is lower than earlier in the year. This is the start of peak golf season and early December bookings fill quickly. Pattaya and Bangkok are particularly good at this time. Phuket's west coast has dried out and is in great shape.
December
Peak season. Conditions are outstanding across all of Thailand's main golf regions. Temperatures are at their most comfortable - early morning tee times can feel almost cool by Thai standards. Courses are busy and prices reflect demand. Book well in advance if December is your target.
January
The best month to golf in Thailand. Dry, comfortable temperatures (typically 25-28 degrees in Pattaya and Bangkok, slightly warmer in Phuket), minimal humidity, reliable sunshine, and low rainfall. If you can only go once, go in January. Courses are in perfect condition. Everything works.
February
Essentially as good as January. Still firmly in the dry season, still comfortable temperatures, courses still in top condition. A fraction warmer than January but nothing that affects the enjoyment of a full day's golf. February is a great month for Phuket in particular.
March
Good, but you'll start to notice the heat building. Daytime temperatures push toward 33-35 degrees in some regions. Early morning tee times (6:30-7:30am) become more important to avoid the worst of the afternoon heat. March is still excellent value and conditions are fine for golfers who are comfortable in warm weather and stay hydrated.
April
The hottest month in Thailand. Temperatures can reach 38-40 degrees in inland areas like Bangkok. Phuket and coastal Pattaya are more manageable but still very warm. Tee off at first light and be off the course by noon if you can. April is also the Thai New Year (Songkran) period - great cultural experience, but book accommodation and flights well in advance as domestic travel peaks.
May
The wet season begins to arrive. May is what's called a "shoulder month" - you might get a brilliant week or you might get regular afternoon storms. The upside is prices drop noticeably. If you're flexible and happy to work around weather, May can offer good value. If you need reliability, push to November-February instead.
June, July, August
Wet season in full effect. Afternoon thunderstorms are common, sometimes prolonged. Golf is absolutely still played during these months - the courses don't close, and mornings are often clear - but you need to accept that weather interruptions are possible. For golfers who are very flexible and value lower prices, the wet season months can work. For groups with limited holiday time who need guaranteed rounds, these are not the best months to plan around.
September
Typically the wettest month of the year in most of Thailand. September is the one month I'd genuinely steer people away from, particularly for Phuket. Rainfall is at its heaviest and course conditions can be affected. Pattaya and Bangkok get some relief but still see significant rain. If September is your only option, Pattaya or Bangkok rather than Phuket, and keep expectations flexible.
October
The wet season begins to ease, particularly in Pattaya and Bangkok. October can be a genuine value proposition - prices are lower, course availability is good, and while you might see some rain, the heavy downpours of September tend to ease off. Phuket still gets weather in October due to its east coast monsoon season. A gamble, but not an unreasonable one for budget-conscious golfers.
Regional Differences Matter
Thailand's geography means the wet season doesn't hit all regions at the same time. This is worth understanding:
- Phuket: The west coast (where most golf is played) gets its monsoon from the southwest, typically May through October. The east coast is slightly different and October can remain very wet even as Pattaya clears. Phuket's dry season (November-April) is outstanding.
- Pattaya: Sits on the eastern Gulf Coast and has a shorter, less severe wet season than Phuket. Pattaya can be more playable in May and October than Phuket, and its dry season often extends slightly further in both directions.
- Bangkok: As an inland city, Bangkok gets some protection from the worst monsoon impacts, though still sees significant wet season rainfall. Year-round golf is very common here; locals simply adjust tee times to avoid peak rain periods.
Our Recommendation
We schedule our tours between November and March for a reason. That window covers the full dry season and delivers the best possible experience for every golfer in the group. Browse our upcoming tour dates to see what's available in the peak season window.