February is the driest month of the year on the Andaman coast, on Koh Samui and in the north, and the last month of the cool season. Below are Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) normals for ten stations, TMD’s outlook for February 2027, the PM2.5 watch periods, national park status, hotel occupancy and events with confirmed dates. Checked on 25 October 2026.
February weather by region: TMD normals
These are 1991-2020 normals from the TMD report; the Krabi station (48 563) has a shorter 1994-2020 record. A rainy day means 0.1 mm or more. Khao Lak uses the nearest TMD station, Takua Pa (individual beaches may differ). Koh Phangan and Koh Tao have no TMD station, so Samui is the nearest reference. Hotel occupancy is from the Ministry of Tourism and Sports (MOTS) for the whole province, not a resort: February 2025, the latest February in the MOTS file.
| Region, TMD station | High, °C | Low, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days | Hotel occupancy Feb 2025, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket (Phuket, 48 564) | 34.0 | 25.4 | 24.0 | 3.4 | 82.08 |
| Khao Lak (Takua Pa, 48 561) | 33.2 | 22.3 | 45.1 | 5.6 | 76.81 (Phang Nga) |
| Krabi (Krabi, 48 563, 1994-2020) | 34.1 | 21.5 | 35.9 | 4.3 | 73.64 |
| Koh Lanta (Ko Lanta, 48 566) | 33.5 | 24.4 | 24.1 | 2.2 | 73.64 (Krabi) |
| Koh Samui, Phangan, Tao (Ko Samui, 48 550) | 29.4 | 24.9 | 64.3 | 5.6 | 79.40 (Surat Thani) |
| Pattaya (Phatthaya, 48 461) | 31.2 | 24.5 | 19.9 | 2.5 | 78.77 (Chon Buri) |
| Hua Hin (Hua Hin, 48 475) | 31.1 | 23.6 | 13.8 | 1.2 | 75.05 (Prachuap Khiri Khan) |
| Bangkok (Bangkok Metropolis, 48 455) | 33.7 | 24.8 | 21.4 | 2.5 | 81.21 |
| Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai, 48 327) | 32.9 | 16.8 | 9.6 | 0.9 | 87.28 |
| Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai, 48 303) | 31.3 | 14.5 | 12.7 | 1.8 | 83.72 |
TMD outlook for February 2027
TMD issued its cool season outlook on 9 October 2026, and it runs until mid-February 2027. For February:
| Region | Minimum temperature | Rain |
|---|---|---|
| Upper north | 16-18 °C in the first half, 19-21 °C in the second half | light rain in places |
| Bangkok and suburbs | 24-26 °C in the first half, 25-27 °C in the second half, warming | rain over 10% of the area |
| East including the coast (Pattaya) | 24-26 °C, warming | rain over 10% of the area |
| South, Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) | 23-25 °C | rain over 10% of the area |
| South, Gulf coast (Samui) | 23-25 °C | rain over 10-20% of the area, mostly in the lower south |
TMD expects the cool season in the north and centre to end around mid-February 2027. After that the weather becomes changeable: warmer by day, fog in many areas and still cool mornings in the north. On the southern coasts rain decreases until the end of February as the northeast monsoon weakens and the wind turns to east or southeast. In January and February westerly waves from Myanmar may bring thunderstorms, gusts and local hail to the upper part of the country. TMD has not published an outlook for the hot season yet.
Where to go in February
Phuket, Khao Lak, Krabi, Koh Lanta. The driest month of the year at all four stations: 24.1 mm on 2.2 days on Koh Lanta, 24.0 mm on 3.4 days in Phuket, 35.9 mm in Krabi and 45.1 mm at the Takua Pa station near Khao Lak. Highs are 33.2-34.1 °C, so plan long trips for the morning. Details for the island in Phuket in February.
Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao. February is the driest month of the year at the Samui station: 64.3 mm on 5.6 days, against 126.8 mm in January and 115.8 mm in March. Highs of 29.4 °C are the lowest in the table. More in the Koh Samui holiday guide.
Pattaya and Hua Hin. 19.9 mm on 2.5 days and 13.8 mm on 1.2 days, with highs of 31.2 and 31.1 °C. Both stay inside PCD’s PM2.5 watch period.
Bangkok. 21.4 mm on 2.5 days, highs of 33.7 °C and nights of 24.8 °C. The Bangkok Art Biennale ends on 28 February 2027.
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Dry, with warm days and cool nights: 32.9 / 16.8 °C in Chiang Mai and 31.3 / 14.5 °C in Chiang Rai, 9.6 and 12.7 mm of rain. The Chiang Mai station records haze on 22.1 days in February and Chiang Rai on 16.6 days. Check air quality before booking: Chiang Mai smoke season.
PM2.5 watch periods: where air quality needs attention in February
PCD’s notice of 10 August 2026 gives each region a period of increased attention to PM2.5:
| Region | PM2.5 watch period |
|---|---|
| Bangkok and suburbs | November-March |
| Central region | November-May |
| East (Chon Buri, Pattaya) | January-March |
| West (Prachuap Khiri Khan, Hua Hin) | January-April |
| North and northeast | January-May |
| South (Phuket, Krabi, Samui) | July-September |
Provinces in brackets are our mapping to PCD’s regions. A watch period is not a daily forecast and does not mean smoke every day. Haze days from TMD are a visibility observation and not a PM2.5 measurement. Check an Air4Thai station on the day.
National parks and islands in February
| Park | Status in February 2027 | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ang Thong Marine Park (Samui) | open (annual closure 1 November-15 December) | DNP |
| Similan Islands | open until 15 May (annual closure 16 May-14 October) | DNP |
| Surin Islands | open until 15 May (annual closure 16 May-14 October) | DNP |
| Maya Bay, Phi Phi | open (annual closure 1 August-30 September) | DNP |
| Ko Rok (Lanta) | open (annual closure 16 May-15 November) | DNP park page |
The table is from the Department of National Parks (DNP) closure list for 2026, with data as of 7 January 2026. Parks can change their rules, so check with the park before you book a trip. The 2027 table is not published yet, so we use the annual periods from the 2026 table.
Events in February 2027
| Event | 2027 date | Where | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year | Saturday 6 February | nationwide, Chinese communities | Hong Kong Observatory |
| Makha Bucha Day | Sunday 21 February, bank holiday on Monday 22 February | nationwide, temples | Bank of Thailand |
| Bangkok Art Biennale | until 28 February | Bangkok: temples, museums, public spaces | TAT |
Chinese New Year is the first day of the first lunar month in the Hong Kong Observatory calendar. Phuket has a large Hokkien community, and celebrations are most visible in Phuket Old Town. As of 25 October TAT and the cities had not published programmes for February 2027, and we will add events when they appear.
Hotel occupancy in February
MOTS counts occupancy by province, not by resort, and it is not a price. February 2025: Chiang Mai 87.28%, Chiang Rai 83.72%, Phuket 82.08%, Bangkok 81.21%, Surat Thani, the province of Samui, 79.40%, Chon Buri, the province of Pattaya, 78.77%, Phang Nga, the province of Khao Lak, 76.81%, Prachuap Khiri Khan, the province of Hua Hin, 75.05%, and Krabi 73.64%. Every one of these provinces was less full than in January 2025. We do not publish accommodation prices until we collect our own dated measurements.
Should you go to Thailand in February?
Yes for the best beach weather on the Andaman coast and Samui, and for dry days in the north and Bangkok. Expect heat by day, peak-season crowds and a PM2.5 watch period in Bangkok, Pattaya and the north. The month before is covered in Thailand in January, the month after in Thailand in March. How beaches change by region and month is covered in Thailand beaches.
FAQ
Is February a good time to visit Thailand?
It is one of the best months for the weather. By TMD normals February is the driest month of the year in Phuket (24.0 mm), Krabi (35.9 mm), on Koh Lanta, Koh Samui and in Chiang Mai (9.6 mm). The trade-offs are heat by day (up to 34.1 °C in Krabi), peak-season crowds and the PM2.5 watch period in Bangkok, Pattaya and the north.
Where is the best beach weather in Thailand in February?
By TMD normals the Andaman coast is at its driest: Koh Lanta 24.1 mm on 2.2 days, Phuket 24.0 mm on 3.4 days, Krabi 35.9 mm and Khao Lak (Takua Pa station) 45.1 mm. Koh Samui is also at its driest (64.3 mm on 5.6 days), and Pattaya and Hua Hin get 19.9 and 13.8 mm.
When is Chinese New Year 2027 in Thailand?
Chinese New Year falls on Saturday 6 February 2027, the first day of the first lunar month in the Hong Kong Observatory calendar. We found no official 2027 programmes from TAT or the cities yet, and we will add dates once they are announced.
When is Makha Bucha in 2027?
The Bank of Thailand lists Makha Bucha Day on Sunday 21 February 2027 and a substitute bank holiday on Monday 22 February. It is a Buddhist holy day.
Is the air bad in Thailand in February?
PCD puts February inside the PM2.5 watch period for Bangkok and its suburbs (November-March), the east (January-March), the west (January-April) and the north and northeast (January-May). This is not a daily forecast. The Chiang Mai station of TMD records haze on 22.1 days in February, but haze is a visibility observation, not a PM2.5 measurement.
When does the cool season end in 2027?
TMD expects the cool season in the north and centre to end around mid-February 2027. After that it gets warmer by day and fog thickens in many areas, while mornings in the north stay cool. TMD has not published an outlook for the hot season yet.
Sources
- TMD. Climatological Data for the Period 1991-2020 (stations 48 303, 48 327, 48 455, 48 461, 48 475, 48 550, 48 561, 48 563, 48 564, 48 566)
- TMD. Cool season outlook 2026-2027 (issued 9 October 2026), PDF pp. 1-4
- MOTS. Tourism statistics by province 2025 (xlsx)
- PCD. Regional PM2.5 risk periods, 10 August 2026
- DNP. National park closures 2026 (data as of 7 January 2026)
- DNP. Mu Ko Lanta National Park (Ko Rok season)
- Bank of Thailand. Notification No. 37/2569, holidays for 2027 (unofficial English translation)
- Hong Kong Observatory. Gregorian-Lunar Calendar 2027
- TAT. Bangkok Art Biennale 2026 (29 October 2026 to 28 February 2027)
- TAT. October event and calendar 2026 (published 29 September 2026)
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