TERRAIN & WEATHER

Our Thai cooking vacation takes us to a variety of Thai cities and villages, including Bangkok in the South Central region, Chiang Mai in the North Central region, and Ban Thaton in the mountains of the Northwest near the Burmese border. All of the locations we visit have warm to hot weather most of the year, with the following variations:

Cool Season
November through February - much of Central and Northern Thailand has moderate weather at this time. Expect warm days with cool nights and little or no rain. Mountainous areas may be cold at night.

Hot Season
March through June - This time of year is hot and dry. April is usually the hottest month.

Wet Season
July through October - this time of year you can expect regular rain periods, mostly in regular short bursts, with the occasional very heavy showers. Many people do travel to Thailand during the rainy season, but be aware that there can occasionally be significant rain.

Island Climates
Our Thai culinary tour does not include any of the islands. However, if you wish to add an island visit to your Thailand vacation, you may want to consider the different monsoon patterns that may affect your visit. Typhoons, or major rain storms, occasionally hit the island areas as well, and the typhoon season varies depending on which islands you are visiting.