Best Time to Play Golf in Thailand, 2026
Thailand is Asia's great year round golf destination, with world class layouts around Hua Hin, Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai, superb value and a warm welcome. As a tropical country it plays in three distinct seasons, and the trade off is always between perfect weather and lower prices. Here is how to time it in 2026.
Photo via Google.
A tropical country with three golf seasons
Thailand plays golf all year on a tropical calendar that splits into three distinct seasons: the cool, dry season from November to February, the hot season from March to May, and the green or rainy season from June to October. The country's strength is the quality and value of its golf, from Black Mountain and Banyan around Hua Hin to the resort courses of Phuket and the layouts around Bangkok and Chiang Mai.
Temperatures are warm to hot year round, typically in the high twenties to mid thirties Celsius, with humidity the real variable. The cool, dry season offers the most comfortable conditions and the best course presentation, the hot season pushes the heat up but brings quieter fairways and deals, and the green season trades occasional heavy showers, usually short and predictable, for lush scenery and the lowest prices of the year.
Cool and dry, November to February
The prime season. Cooler mornings, low humidity and almost no rain make for the most comfortable golf of the year, and courses are in excellent condition with firm fairways and smooth greens after the rains. It is also the peak tourist season, so book tee times and hotels well ahead and expect firmer green fees.
Hot, March to May
The hottest stretch, with temperatures often from the high twenties into the mid thirties Celsius and rising humidity. The heat is intense, so play early and stay hydrated, but the upside is real: courses are quieter and you can find some of the best green fee deals of the year. An early tee time makes all the difference.
Green season, June to October
Thailand's rainy season, but more golf friendly than it sounds. Showers are often heavy but short and tend to come later in the day, so tee off before mid morning and you will usually finish dry. The landscape is at its lush, vivid best, courses are quiet and prices are at their lowest, which makes the green season excellent value for flexible golfers.
The Thailand golf year at a glance
| Window | What to expect | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| November to February | Cool, dry, low humidity, courses at their best | Best overall |
| March to May | Hot and humid, quieter courses, strong deals | Heat for value |
| June to October | Green season, short showers, lush, lowest prices | Best value |
| November to February | Peak tourist season, book tee times well ahead | Busiest |
Guidance reflects typical conditions and value; weather varies year to year. Always confirm directly before booking.
Our take
For the best conditions in Thailand, play in the cool, dry season from November to February, when the weather is comfortable, humidity is low and the courses are in superb shape. The catch is that this is peak season, so prices are firmer and you will need to book ahead. If value matters more, the hot season from March to May and especially the green season from June to October deliver quiet fairways and the cheapest golf of the year, and an early tee time keeps you ahead of both the heat and the afternoon showers. Use our month by month travel calendar to fine tune the week, and lean on the Thailand destination guide and our best courses list to choose where to play.
Time your Thailand golf trip
Tell us where in Thailand you want to play and roughly when, and one concierge will pin the best window for weather, conditions and value, then build the trip around it, costed to the head.
Thailand golf timing questions
When is the best time to play golf in Thailand?
The cool, dry season from November to February is widely considered the best, with comfortable temperatures, low humidity, almost no rain and courses in excellent condition. It is also the peak tourist season, so tee times and hotels should be booked well ahead and green fees are at their firmest.
Is the green season a bad time to play golf in Thailand?
Not at all, if you are flexible. The green or rainy season from June to October brings the lowest prices and the quietest courses of the year, and the showers, while sometimes heavy, are usually short and tend to arrive later in the day. Tee off before mid morning and you will almost always finish dry, with the bonus of lush, vivid scenery.
How hot does it get for golf in Thailand?
Thailand is warm to hot all year, typically in the high twenties to mid thirties Celsius. The hot season from March to May is the most intense, with high heat and humidity, so early tee times and good hydration are essential. The cool, dry season is the most comfortable for a full round.
Related
The Tee Sheet
Seasonal windows, course access changes and the trips worth taking. Every other week.
Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Seasonal guidance reflects typical conditions; weather varies year to year. Last reviewed June 2026.