Best time to visit Pai, Thailand

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The best time to visit Pai is November

If you’re looking to travel to Pai for your next trip but aren’t sure when to go and when to avoid, this article is all you’ll need. The best time to visit Pai is November due to the excellent all-round weather conditions, and it’s also not during the height of peak travel periods, so it’s not likely to be as busy.

In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 35℃ (95℉). The weather at night in the winter, which is around January-time, can get down to a minimum of 20℃ (68℉).

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Pai are usually in May, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Pai in November – It’s the wettest month of the year.

Learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to go to Pai below. Be sure to check out the handy tools we’ve included to help you search for flights and transport, accommodation, and everything else you need to plan and book your trip.

Warmest month

May

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

May

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Pai seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Pai as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Pai is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Pai

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Pai for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Pai climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Pai for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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NOV
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Pai in January

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 63mm (2") over 19 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Pai in February

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 13 days
  • Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 11 days
13 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Pai in March

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 14 days
  • Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 15 days
14 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Pai in April

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 7 days
  • Average rainfall: 105mm (4") over 22 days
7 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pai in May

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
  • Average humidity: 81%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 175mm (7") over 27 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pai in June

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 94mm (4") over 22 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
22 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pai in July

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 79%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 78mm (3") over 21 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pai in August

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (91℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 102mm (4") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pai in September

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 80%
  • Average sunny days: 3 days
  • Average rainfall: 128mm (5") over 27 days
3 days
of pure sunshine
27 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.

Pai in October

  • Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
  • Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 82%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 174mm (7") over 28 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
28 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.


Pai in November

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 85%
  • Average sunny days: 2 days
  • Average rainfall: 177mm (7") over 26 days
2 days
of pure sunshine
26 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.


Pai in December

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 4 days
  • Average rainfall: 133mm (5") over 25 days
4 days
of pure sunshine
25 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Pai in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Pai is usually May, where temperatures tend to rise to around 33℃ (92℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Pai is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Pai is generally around November, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of November too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Pai, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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