Thailand in November 2025: Travel With Lantern Festivals

November is one of the best months for a Thailand tour. Enjoy the traditional Thai art and cultural festivals and events, feel the charm of nature, or experience the magic and beauty of the sea. No matter what kind of scenery you want to enjoy, traveling to Thailand in November will surely fulfill you.

Thailand's Weather in November

Thailand Weather Map in November

Southern Thailand

November is the dry season on the west coast, with warm and pleasant weather ranging from 28 to 31℃. Although the east coast islands like Ko Samui may have more showers, visit the beaches and islands such as Phuket, where rainfall is less frequent and clears quickly, making it ideal for outdoor water sports.

Central Thailand

Central Thailand in November is at the tail end of the rainy season, so the climate is usually a bit humid. Kanchanaburi and Bangkok have daytime temperatures averaging 24 to 30℃. It is advisable to carry an umbrella, which allows you to explore the outdoors without worry.

Eastern Thailand

Eastern Thailand enters the cool season in November with relatively pleasant weather and less precipitation. The average temperature in Isan is between 20 and 32°C, with warm days and cool nights for outdoor exploration.

Northern Thailand

Northern Thailand has also entered the dry season in November, with average temperatures ranging from 19 to 30℃. There is less rainfall in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in November and the temperature is favorable, which is ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing tours.

Chiang Mai

Best Places to Travel in November

Phuket

Phuket in November has a lot of surprises waiting for you, a stunning sunset at the cape, a clear jelly dive at Koh Phi Phi, countless delicious fresh fruits and seafood, a welcome sea breeze, and more. You will surely have your own exclusive memories in Phuket.

Bangkok

What exactly is the charm of Bangkok? It could be the more than 400 temples throughout the city, the opulent Thai palaces, and the stylized shopping streets. You can soak up the ancient Thai culture in Bangkok in November, savor authentic cuisine at the ubiquitous roadside stalls, or indulge in the crazy nightlife.

Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya is the place to feel the signs of age and history. Traveling to Thailand in November, what appears before you are monuments or ruins hidden in the greenery that can still shock you with the remains of palace fortresses, still brilliant Buddha statues and detailed carvings.

Ayutthaya Historical Park

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai is not a fast-paced city, where you will be infected by the relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. In November, you can listen to the sounds of nature and feel the unique cultural atmosphere and youthful energy. Whether you want to feel the charm of history or pursue the tranquility of nature, Chiang Mai will fulfill your needs.

Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son is known for its dense forests and mist-shrouded valleys. Travel there in November, you can explore the mysterious mountain tribes on foot, or take a bamboo raft to explore the wonders of the mountains and waters. You're in for a magical journey at Mae Hong Son.

What to Do in November

Experience Phuket's Diverse Island Journeys

Phuket is full of charm and attracts countless tourists to this place for their November traveling in Thailand, with excellent sunny days and suitable weather for island hopping.

You can kayak to Phi Phi Island and land on Monkey Beach to have close contact with those lovely friends. Take a hike to catch some beautiful scenery of sunset with the panoramic view of the island, and join a beach party with music and drink for your exciting night.

To Enjoy the mysterious underwater world, go to Koh Racha Yai which has clean water, colorful coral formations, and many kinds of marine life. The good tourist facilities here are also suitable for first-timers or children to try out, with a variety of shops, bars, and many other leisure and entertainment facilities very conveniently located.

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Cruise Along the Chao Phraya River

Take a boat trip on the Chao Phraya River when you visit Bangkok, one of the best ways to explore every inch of Bangkok with ancient character as well as a romantic and fashionable atmosphere. Throughout the day, you can take a cruise and seamlessly hit the famous attractions of Bangkok by boarding and disembarking at its nine piers where it docks.

The first thing you can't miss is of course the Grand Palace, where you can appreciate the splendor of the Bangkok dynasty. The Siamese-style palace complex brings together the best of Thai painting, sculpture and decorative arts, and you will intuitively feel the fine workmanship at the time of construction.

Grand Palace

Experience the Former Glory at Ayutthaya

Ayutthaya was once the capital of Thailand, and the ruins are still imposing and display a glorious historical heritage, where you can feel the vicissitudes of history and the beauty of the remnants.

Visit the Wat Chai Watthanaram full of solemnity and majesty, with a spectacular cluster of pagodas which are surrounded by 120 seated Buddhas. You can't miss the Bangpain, where you will see a blend of Thai, Burmese and Chinese architectural styles. One of the most striking features is a golden temple on the water, standing between the water in a unique way. You can also experience the lifestyle of the locals by going to Ayutthaya's floating market and rowing a boat to buy groceries.

Get Close to Elephants in Chiang Mai

The Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai is not only a great place to enjoy a holiday in nature, but also to make friends with the elephants.

You can dress up in one of the park's costumes and really become a keeper, looking after the elephants in every way. Prepare delicious sugar cane for pregnant or injured elephants and feed them by hand. After eating, you can take them for a mud bath in the stream, walk with them in the jungle, laugh and play with them and really feel the harmony between man, nature and animals. You will also learn a whole system of education about Asian elephants that will help you understand more about the history of elephants.

Get Close to Elephants in Chiang Mai

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Adventure at Mae Hong Son

Chong Kham offers a panoramic view of Mae Hong Son, also one of the sites to enjoy the Water Lantern Festival in November, where you can join the ceremony of releasing sky lanterns. Watching those lighted candles put into balloons and float to the sky with the wind is full of dreamy and romantic beauty.

Besides, you can go to Mae Surin Waterfall, which cascades down from a valley about 200 meters high, ethereal and unattainable. In November, when the sunflowers are in full bloom, the intense and brilliant golden color spreads over the mountains, and they embellish the waterfalls with gorgeous colors. What's more, you can also visit the almost isolated Long Neck Village to experience their ethnic customs and way of life.

Events & Festivals

Loy Krathong & Yi Peng

Every year in November, Thailand organizes the Water Lantern Festival (Loy Krathong) and the Sky Lantern Festival (Yi Peng), two traditional fests with beauty and romance.

It is a tradition of the Lanna people to release the lanterns to ask the river gods for forgiveness, hoping to let go of bad luck and bring good fortune to life. Young men and women sing, dance, and pray in the streets, while water lanterns float on the water and countless lanterns shine in the sky, creating a joyful night. You can participate in it and send good wishes and blessings from your heart, which will surely add a lot of fun to your trip.

Lantern

Patong Carnival

Patong Carnival is a wild and artistic festival that takes place on November 1 every year. On this day, Patong Beach is crowded with people from all over the world who party until sunset. You will see some of Thailand's best jazz bands, sirens, bartenders, magic shows and more. In addition, you can participate in many colorful and interesting activities, including water sports competitions, beauty contests for tourists and more. You will see the best of Phuket's culture and feel the excitement of the festival, so enjoy!

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Crowds & Costs

November is the peak tourist season in Thailand, not only because the country enters the cool season with comfortable temperatures, but also because of the famous sky and water lantern festivals that attract tourists from all over the world. As a result, prices in Thailand go up slightly during this period, and there will be more visitors packed in the streets and sites. For your best November Thailand traveling experience, planning your tour in advance is recommended.

Thailand Travel Tips in November

Take Your Coat

Since the cool season begins in November, the difference in temperature between morning and evening becomes more pronounced, so be sure to pack long sleeves and long pants for your morning sightseeing in case you catch a cold during your trip.

Make Your Own Water Lantern

According to the traditional Thai custom, Thai people will put their handmade water lanterns into the river on the day of Loy Kra Thong. You can join them and make water lanterns with natural materials and colors with the locals, and then release the water lanterns together to send good wishes and blessings from your heart.

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