Author: Irina
Consider the most popular route among Russian tourists in winter - Thailand. Weather, resorts, prices for tours in December, January and February and other nuances.
At the end of autumn, the rainy season ends, and excellent weather is set in Thai resorts for beach holidays and photo shoots. Where is the best place to relax in Thailand in winter depends on what is most attractive for you on vacation. For example, Thailand in December 2020 will welcome lovers of the warm sea and sandy beaches, diving, surfing, a variety of excursions and entertainment. Tours can be booked in advance for January - February 2021: tours for the winter season in Thailand are in demand every year, so it is better to plan a vacation in advance.
Below is a list of the largest sites on which you can select and book tours yourself. We recommend the following, which have been verified by us more than once:
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
When is the holiday season in Thailand?
The best holiday season in Thailand begins at the end of autumn. Although in some regions good weather makes itself felt in early October, and in others - by the end of November.
Going to Thailand in winter is, in principle, a great idea, but it should be borne in mind that from the middle of December the price for vouchers begins to rise. At this time, there is a time of active flowering of exotic plants, in addition, there are quite a lot of fruits this season. More precisely, they are almost always there, but the cheapest are in the winter. So, a kilogram of mango can be bought for only 30-40 baht (70-95 rubles).
Thailand in December
Where to rest if you plan to fly to Thailand in December 2020?
On December 5, Bangkok celebrates the name day of Rama IX: on this day, the Thai capital shimmers with magical illumination and attracts with numerous concerts. From December 25 to December 31, Pattaya hosts the famous Christmas market.
If you are organizing a family vacation in Thailand with children, then in December it is better to go to the islands - Phuket, Ko Chang, Phangan. In December, the air temperature is about + 30 ° C, which is ideal for a beach holiday.
Thailand in January 2021
Prices for holidays in Thailand in January reach the highest levels, because tourists from all over the world come here, and Thais have learned to use it. Thinking about a trip to Thailand in January 2021 - take care of the travel packages already in the fall. If you didn't have time to make a reservation, you can rely on your luck: there is always a chance to buy a hot tour a couple of weeks before the trip. Look for them on the search engines listed above!
Are you looking forward to enjoying the sea and sun in Thailand - Phuket is the best choice for you, because January is considered the peak season for all the beach seals. 🙂 So prepare in advance for a large influx of tourists.
Thailand in february 2021
Prices for tours to Thailand in February are still high (though slightly lower than in January), but you always have to pay for the opportunity to move from a frosty winter to a comfortable summer. The Andaman Sea islands at this time receive tourists from all northern countries. Phuket for tourists is a warm, bright blue sea with exotic animals, white sand and emerald palms.
If you have decided on vacation dates and are staying on vacation in Thailand in February, you can visit Koh Samui. In the first 2 winter months on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand there are showers and storms, and in the second half of February the humidity decreases and clear days come to replace.
Remember that when planning a trip to Thailand in February 2021, you should also think about booking a tour early due to the popularity of the route, at least 1-2 months in advance.
Even in Phuket, you can try surfing for beginners,
on Kata beach
Where to go to rest in Thailand in winter?
Where is the best place to go in Thailand? Everything is quite simple here.
- Pattaya is a place for lovers of drive and entertainment. The abundance of nightclubs, bars, shows for adults will make the rest clearly not boring. In the afternoon - diving and surfing, excursions to the village of Nong Nooch at the elephant show and to the Orchid Park.
- Bangkok - unique palaces and over 300 ancient temples, tropical gardens and parks.
- Koh Samui - white beaches, clear sea, lush greenery plus exotic fruits and fresh seafood. This is the best place for a relaxing family vacation with children in winter.
- The north of Thailand is ideal for those who do not like heat and do not tolerate high humidity. In winter, the daytime temperature here is + 27 ° С, at night it can even drop below + 15 ° С.
Phuket in winter
Where is the best place to go in Thailand to combine a beach holiday with an active nightlife? To the islands of the Andaman Sea! Phuket gathers diving enthusiasts from all over the world in December: the weather is sunny. Wind and rain are extremely rare, the water warms up to + 29 ° С. Phi Phi Monkey Island is located 40 km from Phuket, a one-day excursion to it will give you the opportunity to enjoy the wildlife to the fullest. Check out 20 of Phuket's top attractions.
Tours to Thailand in winter. Where to look?
Tours to Thailand in winter can be found within any budget. There are several tourist zones in the country that differ in terms of conditions, service, excursion programs.
Prices for tours in Thailand in December are already starting to rise, but at the beginning of the month, up to 15-20 numbers, there is still an opportunity to relax economically.
Book tours to Thailand for January 2021 2-3 months in advance: at the beginning of the year, there is the most massive influx of tourists, and vouchers are sold out long before the high season.
Finding a suitable tour on your own for two is easy using the booking services:
- Travelata
- Level.Travel
- Onlinetours
The sites contain information about offers from more than 120 tour operators. Remember that a tour to Thailand for two in December will cost significantly less than in other winter months.
Tours to Thailand in December 2020
Choose the perfect location according to your preference. Pattaya welcomes tourists all year round, December differs from other months only in additional New Year's entertainments. And if you want to swim in clear water and soak up the white sand - Koh Lan island is located a few kilometers from the city. True, it is better not to go here with children. 🙂
Didn't find anything suitable - try to track last minute tours in Thailand in December. This can also be done on the sites above.
Tours to Thailand in January 2021
If you didn't manage to find tours to Thailand for January 2021, you should start tracking last minute deals from mid-December.
Where to relax in Thailand in January is the best place? Almost all regions are suitable: Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, in the province of Krabi, in addition to a beach holiday, you can expect an interesting excursion program. Here you can visit ancient temples, see how pearls are grown, and exotic lovers will be impressed by the crocodile, snake farm and butterfly breeding farm. Phi Phi Monkey Island is located only 30 km from Krabi - do not miss the opportunity to visit it. Be sure to put your personal belongings away. 🙂
The price is indicated for one person when buying a tour for two
Weather in Thailand in winter
The weather in Thailand in winter contributes to the most comfortable beach and sightseeing holidays. January and February are the most prestigious tourist season in Thailand, but in the first winter month the number of holidaymakers increases markedly. After all, the season has already come in the country, and the prices for tours are quite low.
Thailand has the mildest climate in the northern regions in winter: Chiang Mai is dry, the daytime air temperature is + 27 ° C ... + 28 ° C. It is much hotter on Koh Samui: the air is + 30 ° С… + 31 ° С, and at the end of winter + 32 ° С… + 33 ° С; water - about + 28 ° С. Weather data from Yandex service.
Weather in December
The weather in Thailand in December begins to improve: the rainy season ends, humidity decreases. Only Koh Samui has cloudy weather and rainy days.At other resorts it is clear, during the day + 26 ° С ... + 30 ° С, the water temperature in the sea is + 26 ° С ... + 28 ° С. December is the "coolest" month of the year; by the end of winter, the thermometer rises everywhere by 3-5 divisions. If you don't like the heat, then you should go in early December. 🙂
We decided to stop by for a cocktail at the 5 * Kata Rocks hotel
January weather
The weather in Thailand in January is great for getting a gorgeous tan, swimming in the sea, walking in national parks and seeing local attractions. The Andaman Sea pleases with calmness, the water is + 28 ° С. The air on the coast is not lower than + 30 ° С. The same weather holds in Pattaya, a little cooler in the north of the country.
Weather in February
The weather remains favorable in Thailand in February. The air warms up more - up to + 32 ° ... + 33 ° С, rains are extremely rare and always short-lived. On Phuket Island and Pattaya, the weather is practically the same as in January, while in Krabi and in the Thai capital, the temperature rises slightly. It is hottest at the end of winter in the resorts of Koh Samui (sometimes up to + 35 ° C), and the coolest climatic conditions are in Chiang Mai.
On the southern tip of Phuket - Prom Thep
New Year 2021 in Thailand
If you go on vacation with children, then for the New Year holidays, choose large cities.
These days, huge bright dragons roam the streets, and palm trees are decorated with Christmas tree garlands. Houses shimmer with illumination, and on New Year's Eve at the moment when the big and small arrows are connected at the number "12", grandiose fireworks explode in the sky.
Thais are used to celebrating the 1st of January and in a few weeks the Chinese New Year in a big way: noisy festivals take place on the streets of Bangkok, Pattaya, Hua Hin. The most grandiose action takes place on the waterfront in Bangkok, in the center of Koh Samui - Nathon, on the five-kilometer Maenam beach located on the same island, and, of course, in the entertainment center - Pattaya. In the Thai tourist Mecca on Beach Road, a fair is unfolding from December 25, and a music festival is held on New Year's Eve.
We got to Pattaya before the New Year
(view of the coast from the Hilton hotel)
Prices for winter holidays in Thailand
To have an idea of how much a ticket to Thailand may cost in December, we compared prices for tours in the last days of 2020 at different resorts in hotels of the same level.
In Pattaya and Patong (Phuket island), they practically do not differ: for a tour with accommodation in a double room in a 3 * hotel near the beach, you will need to pay from 89,000 rubles for two, 4 * will cost about 20% more, and 5 * - one and a half times. If you decide to go before December 24, then a tour for two can be purchased from 60,000 rubles.
Travelata service now has a promotional code AF2000Thowtrip - get a discount of 2,000 rubles on tours to Thailand costing from 100,000 rubles.
Winter can also be broken down into high and low seasons in Thailand. The peak of prices occurs at the end of December and the beginning of January, after the New Year they decrease and remain approximately at the same level throughout the winter. If you visit Thailand in February, the prices for the same hotels will start from 72,000 rubles here.
In Thailand, the all-inclusive system is not particularly developed, so you will have to eat on your own. Pleased with low prices, delicious dishes, an abundance of seafood and fruits. You can have a full dinner for two for 150 baht (355 rubles), and a barbecue for 10-20 baht. Fruits are eaten all year round, and in winter there will be an opportunity to taste real exotics: rambutan, tamarind, herring, guava, starfish, Thai apple cost only 25-35 baht / kg ($ 1 = 31 baht).
You also have to pay for excursions. To save on this cost item, you can rent a scooter (on average 200 baht per day) and visit many interesting places on your own.
If you book excursions:
- elephant show and walk in Nong Nooch park from $ 15;
- Phi Phi island - from $ 50;
- Bangkok - from $ 60.
The cost of hotels in winter 2020-2021
Rest on Tae in winter is not only the most comfortable weather, but also a season of, so to speak, exorbitant prices. For those traveling to Thailand in December, we've compared 2020 hotel prices across different regions.
A double room in Thai hotels for one night will cost:
- Bangkok: room in the center of the capital from $ 25, the cheapest - $ 8;
- Pattaya: 4 * hotel on the first line $ 35-69, far from the sea - from $ 16 to $ 25;
- Koh Lan (distance from Pattaya -10 km): a decent room costs from $ 16 in winter;
- Phuket: hostel - from $ 18 (double room), 3 * hotel - from $ 21 to $ 38, 4 * - $ 41-78, 5 * - from $ 75.
Reviews of tourists about winter holidays
The Kata Rocks is worth a visit in the evening
you don't have to check in to see the sunset 😉
Tourists vacationing in Tae in winter agree that this is the best time to travel to the country. The beach season in Thailand from December to February is in full swing, and nature is in full bloom. An excellent time in terms of budget is the beginning and end of the season. 🙂 The only drawbacks are a large influx of tourists and a high price tag for everything: from souvenirs to air tickets. Book the tour in advance and you can fly to rest for 65,000 - 80,000 rubles for two! 🙂
It is worth taking advantage of the experience and advice of tourists who have tried this route, and you can significantly save on the trip:
- Go on a trip when the season has not yet arrived: at the beginning of December, the cost of tours is kept at the level of November - you can relax on a budget.
- Eat in small Thai eateries: in tourist cafes and European restaurants, prices are many times higher. The average price for tom yam is 150 baht.
- It is better to buy fruits and seafood at the market or in the supermarket - street vendors are overpriced. The same goes for souvenirs, go to shopping centers for them.
- Read about car rental in Thailand
- Follow the last minute tours on the websites and book as soon as possible, as they are sorted out very quickly. If you're lucky, you can relax in a five-star hotel for the price of three stars. In our experience, it is the cheapest tour to take a 7-14-day vacation in Thailand. If you are traveling for a longer time, then it is more profitable to buy and book hotels on your own. Below you will find useful links and bonuses from us.
