Can I have a good holiday in September?

[bayleaf]

I'm thinking of taking a holiday in Thailand in September.

I know it's a WET month however can anyone with experience of being there at this time of year give me any feedback about whether taking a holiday at this time is worth it as compared with going in November to April?

I want to travel around a bit and not be in a bar or hotel room all the time.

Just want to get a feel for the pros and cons of going in September.

Thanks for any help.

[Icebox]

ive been in september phuket was lovely , sunny and very pleassant
although in bkk it was raining a shit load as well as pattaya ,flooding etc etc

pros not a lot of people , everything is cheap , tickets about 400 quid , etc etc

cons the weathers not always great in sum i say go

[LOSdelights]

I was in samui last september......great weather

[steve w]

travel(not air) can be difficult at times because of the heavy rains i.e. buses cancelled,trains delayed for more than a day.
but saying that ,just do it and see!

[Sirgezza]

There is a link somewhere for the weather reposrt on a day by day basis over the recent couple of years.

Does anyone know of any sites for weather forecasts for a month or two in advance for Thailand?

[les1999]

you can have a great time in LOS in any month - I have never had a bad time whenever I've been there................go and enjoy.........

[steve w]

Trip Planner : Weather Underground try this 'un boy

[IRISH JONNY]

Originally Posted by les1999

you can have a great time in LOS in any month - I have never had a bad time whenever I've been there................go and enjoy.........

MY EXACT THOUGHTS LES......
ANY TIME YOU ARE IN LOS IS BETTER THAN BEING AT HOME...IJ

[Sirgezza]

Originally Posted by steve w

Trip Planner : Weather Underground try this 'un boy

Thanks, innit-here is what it says for the first 2 weeks in Sept:


Historical Summary for September 01 - September 15


Temperature:
The Average High Temperature is 90 F with a historical range of 77 F to 96 F
The Average Low Temperature is 78 F with a historical range of 71 F to 93 F
There is a 50% chance of a Hot Day (temperature over 90°F / 32°C).
(74 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 14
There is a 0% chance of a Freezing Day (temperature below 32°F / 0°C).
(0 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 0

Cloud Cover:
Average Cloud Cover is partly cloudy
There is a 71% chance of a Cloudy Day.
(104 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 14

Wind:
The Average Wind is 7 mph with a historical range of 0 mph to 19 mph
There is a 24% chance of a Windy Day (average wind over 10 mph / 15km/h).
(36 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 10

Humidity:
The Average High Dew Point is 80 F with a historical range of 72 F to 88 F
The Average Low Dew Point is 75 F with a historical range of 34 F to 82 F

[nelsonone]

September is a great time to go IMHO....after the last influx of Euros head back after their suimmer holiday.....and there is always a chance of rain in LOS.......doesn't matter when it is....I have had trips in September that have been less wet tha at Xmas + Songkran....just luck

[visa2003]

Originally Posted by Sirgezza

Thanks, innit-here is what it says for the first 2 weeks in Sept:


Historical Summary for September 01 - September 15


Temperature:
The Average High Temperature is 90 F with a historical range of 77 F to 96 F
The Average Low Temperature is 78 F with a historical range of 71 F to 93 F
There is a 50% chance of a Hot Day (temperature over 90°F / 32°C).
(74 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 14
There is a 0% chance of a Freezing Day (temperature below 32°F / 0°C).
(0 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 0
Cloud Cover:
Average Cloud Cover is partly cloudy
There is a 71% chance of a Cloudy Day.
(104 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 14

Wind:
The Average Wind is 7 mph with a historical range of 0 mph to 19 mph
There is a 24% chance of a Windy Day (average wind over 10 mph / 15km/h).
(36 days out of 147 in historical record)
Most consecutive days found in historic record: 10

Humidity:
The Average High Dew Point is 80 F with a historical range of 72 F to 88 F
The Average Low Dew Point is 75 F with a historical range of 34 F to 82 F

Thank fcuk for that!!!!!!
I won't have to pack my Thermal underwear!!!!!( they can be hard to get off in a hurry)

[bayleaf]

Originally Posted by nelsonone

September is a great time to go IMHO....after the last influx of Euros head back after their suimmer holiday.....and there is always a chance of rain in LOS.......doesn't matter when it is....I have had trips in September that have been less wet tha at Xmas + Songkran....just luck

September it is then!

Thanks all for your help. Now just got to find that flight..........