Khon Kaen, Thailand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Khon Kaen, Thailand? If you're planning to go to Khon Kaen, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Khon Kaen, Thailand

Based on the climate and weather in Khon Kaen, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for Khon Kaen, Thailand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Khon Kaen, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may get worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly product.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection you can have.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Khon Kaen, Thailand by month

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January

January is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you vacation in Khon Kaen during February, you may notice that it is consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

If you vacation in Khon Kaen during March, you may see that it can be blisteringly hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April in Khon Kaen can be sizzling. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Khon Kaen can be excruciatingly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) to 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June is constantly hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

In July, Khon Kaen is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Khon Kaen, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you vacation in Khon Kaen during August, you might find that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

If you vacation in Khon Kaen during September, you may find that it is consistently hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

October in Khon Kaen is extremely hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

If you are traveling to Khon Kaen in November, you will notice that it can be very hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December here can be very hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you see a temple, such as City Pillar Shrine, wear:

If you see the Khon Kaen National Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

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