![]() The farther north you go, the hotter it gets, so Chiang Rai can be uncomfortable at times. Highs in Chiang Mai hit about 95 degrees with comparable temperatures around Pai and Mae Hong So. The weather is dry but daytime temperatures begin getting hot. Northern Thailand is a mixed bag this time of year. ![]() Places like Ko Samui have the best weather but Phuket and other western towns can be pleasant, too. The resorts aren't quite as crowded but they still have all of their amenities open-plus, some begin offering discounted rates. You'll find beautiful blue water with warm temperatures and pristine white beaches with fewer tourists. They get a small amount of rain but it's usually negligible, especially during the fist half of the month. It's a good time of year to wander through the city, explore the temples, or check out some of the hip bars and restaurants.Äown south, the beaches are great in March as well. It's still busy but the crowds taper off slightly and it's not yet unbearably hot. March is a fantastic time to be in Bangkok. It's nevertheless prudent to plan ahead and make reservations in advance where possible, especially for things that book up like tours and transportation. Generally speaking, it's a time where prices are mixed and much of what you pay depends on where you go and what you do. Some hotels will still be charging high-season rates but some begin offering deals. The beaches especially begin thinning out and it's a great time to enjoy the coast with slightly smaller crowds. There are still lines at the major tourist attractions and it's wise to book trips ahead of time but it's not as cramped as it is earlier in the year. Crowds and CostsĪlthough the big cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai are always crowded, March is a month when the peak of the high season begins tapering off. All in all, it's mild precipitation with air temperatures hovering at a comfortable 75 to 91 degrees. On the western side, Phuket and neighboring beaches get about six rainy days in March. The monsoons haven't yet arrived and, especially on the east coast along the Gulf of Thailand, it's mostly dry. In the south, it's a tad bit wetter, but still by no means rainy. There's virtually no rain anywhere and, with the exception of the southern peninsula, the entire country averages about two rainy days all month. In the mountains around Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, evening temperatures drop to about 66 degrees-often a refreshing change from the days which are hot and humid. In the central plains and northern regions of Thailand, March is a moderately hot month with temperatures ranging from 77 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit.
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