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

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Traveling to Southern Isaan, Thailand? If you're planning to go to Southern Isaan, below is 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 Southern Isaan, Thailand

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

Important essentials for Southern Isaan, Thailand

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • 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 excellent plane-friendly choice.


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards frequently get worn. An unreadable card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Travel insurance

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


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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

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January

If you visit Southern Isaan during January, you will probably notice that it is extremely hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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February

If you are traveling to Southern Isaan in February, you will notice that it is constantly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

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March

If you go to Southern Isaan in March, you will notice that it is sizzling. Daytime temperatures are in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

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April

April in Southern Isaan can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

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May

May in this region can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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June

In June, Southern Isaan is really hot and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Southern Isaan, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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July

July for Southern Isaan can be sweltering and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

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August

If you vacation in Southern Isaan during August, you might notice that it can be sweltering 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 about half of the time.

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September

Traveling to Southern Isaan in September, you will notice that it is extremely hot and somewhat rainy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

If you visit Southern Isaan during October, you may notice that it can be sweltering. 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 regularly.

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November

November in Southern Isaan can be very hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day.

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December

If you vacation in Southern Isaan during December, you are likely to find that it is hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (mid 10s C).

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Activities for Southern Isaan, Thailand

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

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