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🇹🇭 Thailand · Hot season (Mar–May)

What to wear in Thailand in March

Highs35°C (95°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~3
Daylight12 h
CrowdsBusy

March averages for Bangkok. Source

March heats up (34°C). Beaches are still excellent, but northern Thailand has smoky-season haze. Lightest clothes, sun hat and sunscreen.

☀️ By day

Your lightest fabrics, a sun hat and SPF 50. The heat is building.

🌙 Evening

Breathable linen. Nights stay around 26°C.

What's on in March

Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.

Full Moon Party, Koh Phangan

Every month at the full moon, busiest in the high season

Neon clothes and body paint on Haad Rin beach. Wear closed shoes or sturdy sandals, because broken glass on the sand is a real hazard.

Burning season in the north

February to April

Smoke haze from crop burning can be heavy around Chiang Mai. Pack N95 masks and spend more time in the south.

March packing essentials

Your March outfit list

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Dress code

  • Temples and the Grand Palace: shoulders and knees covered, no see-through tops, ripped jeans or (at the Grand Palace) tight leggings.
  • Shoes come off before entering temples and many homes and shops — slip-on sandals are best.
  • Swimwear is for the beach and pool only; cover up in town.

Full dress code, activities and common mistakes →

Good weather elsewhere in March

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