Best Time of Year for Golf in Thailand
Thailand's golf season is more nuanced than the simple 'high season Nov-Feb' framing. This guide breaks down weather, tee time availability, and green fee seasonality month by month.
Updated 2026-05-06 · Editorial guide · Independent of any course
November to February — peak season
Cool dry season: 22-30°C, low humidity, no rain. The best golf conditions of the year — and the busiest. Premium course tee times sell out 1-2 weeks ahead, green fees at peak. Korean and Japanese tour groups peak December-January. International expat play peaks January-February. Plan ahead and pay full rate.
March to May — hot dry season
Hottest months. 32-38°C with low humidity in early March, building humidity by May. Mornings are still playable; afternoons are brutal. Course conditions remain excellent through April; some courses begin overseed in May. Tee times easier to get. Green fees stable.
May to October — green season
Rainy season, but not what most people imagine. Mornings are usually clear; thunderstorms develop afternoon-evening. 28-32°C, very humid. Course conditions vary — some courses overseed in May creating temporary surface variability. Green fees drop 10-30% across the board. Tee times are wide open. Early morning rounds (7-8am) are reliably playable. This is the value play for the budget-conscious — quality of golf is still high if you tee off early.
Regional differences
Chiang Mai: cooler and drier than the south year-round; November-February is exceptional with 18-25°C mornings. Best for golf May-July when the south is wettest. Phuket: most rain in September-October; best November-March. Hua Hin: drier than Bangkok; benefits less from green-season rain reductions. Bangkok: highest humidity but most consistent year-round play.
Frequently asked
Will rainy season actually rain out my round?⌄
Rarely if you tee off in the morning. Afternoon thunderstorms are common but usually 1-2 hour bursts. Most courses suspend play and refund or reschedule. Early-morning tee times (6:30-8:30am) are 90%+ reliable May-October.
When is the absolute best month?⌄
Late November to early January — cool, dry, no rain. December is peak for tour group volume so book ahead. January is the best balance of conditions and slightly easier tee time access.
Are courses cheaper in green season?⌄
Yes — 10-30% across the board, with some resorts running 40%+ stay-and-play discounts. The best value play of the year if your schedule is flexible.
Top-rated courses to book
Highest Trust Score courses across Thailand — based on real Google reviews.
