Northern Isaan, Thailand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Northern Isaan, Thailand? If you're planning to go to Northern Isaan, we've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 Northern Isaan, Thailand

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

Important essentials for Northern Isaan, Thailand

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can wear out. An unreadable card may result in severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel insurance

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  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of protection possible.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold 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 excellent plane-friendly product.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Northern Isaan, Thailand by month

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January

If you vacation in Northern Isaan during January, you may find that it is extremely warm. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

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February

February in this region is really hot. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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March

March in Northern Isaan is unbearably hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 90s F (mid 30s C), although night temperatures can dip into the 60s F (high 10s C).

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April

Traveling to Northern Isaan in April, you will notice that it is unbearably hot. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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May

If you vacation in Northern Isaan during May, you might see that it is consistently hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.

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June

If you visit Northern Isaan during June, you might find that it can be sweltering and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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July

If you go to Northern Isaan in July, you will notice that it is consistently hot and somewhat stormy. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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August

August in Northern Isaan can be sweltering and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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September

If you visit Northern Isaan during September, you will probably see that it is extremely hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

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October

October in Northern Isaan can be sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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November

If you visit Northern Isaan during November, you are likely to notice that it is hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

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December

December here is pretty consistently hot. Temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

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Activities for Northern Isaan, Thailand

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Northern Isaan.

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