Thailands Flower Blooming Seasons Guide

Thailand's Flower Blooming Seasons Guide

Thailand’s climate and beautiful plants offer amazing flower displays all year long. This guide shows the best months and places to see Thailand’s colorful flowers, with tips to make your visit special. Whether you're a nature lover or just looking to enjoy the scenery, Thailand has something for everyone. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the stunning views!

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Written by Minh VO (local expert)Updated on 15-03-2025
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January

In January, visitors to Thailand can enjoy the sight of two beautiful pink flowers: the Thai Cherry Blossoms and the Pink Trumpet Tree. These stunning blossoms create a dazzling floral display, making it an ideal time for flower lovers to explore the country.

  • Thai Cherry Blossoms (Nang Phaya Sua Krong)

📍 Location: Northern regions such as Doi Inthanon, Khun Chang Kian, and Doi Ang Khang in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai
📅 Time: January - February
  • Pink Trumpet Tree (Chomphu Pantip)

📍 Location: Kasetsart University’s Kamphaeng Saen Campus, Nakhon Pathom
📅 Time: January - February

February

February is a perfect time for tourists to visit Thailand and experience the stunning Orchid Tree (Bauhinia variegata) in bloom, with its striking purple and white flowers. The Chomphu PhuKha, with its beautiful pink petals, also flourishes during this month. Visitors can also enjoy the captivating sight of Red Lotus Lake, where thousands of red lotuses are in full bloom, creating a picturesque landscape.

  • Orchid Tree (Bauhinia variegata)

📍 Location: Chae Son National Park & Lampang
📅 Time: February
  • Chomphu Phu Kha

     

📍 Location: Doi Phu Kha National Park, Nan
📅 Time: February - March
  • Red Lotus Lake

📍 Location: Thale Noi, Phatthalung
📅 Time: February - May

March

If you visit in March, you’ll be able to admire the vibrant Yellow Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia) with its bright yellow flowers. The Queen’s Flower (Inthanin) also blooms with beautiful purple flowers during this month. March is the perfect time for flower lovers to explore the beauty of these trees in Thailand.

  • Yellow Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia)

📍 Location: Streets and parks in Bangkok (Chatuchak Park, Sanam Luang) & Khon Kaen University
📅 Time: March
  • Queen’s Flower (Inthanin)

📍 Location: Parks such as Rot Fai Park, Bangkok, and provincial gardens
📅 Time: March - May

April

When you visit Thailand in April, you can see the Golden Shower Tree (Ratchaphruek). It is Thailand's national flower, known for its striking golden yellow blossoms. It is considered the national flower because it is abundant across many provinces in Thailand.

  • Golden Shower Tree (Ratchaphruek)

📍 Location: Khon Kaen, Chiang Mai, Sukhothai, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok’s Sanam Luang
📅 Time: April - June

May

In May, you can experience the beauty of two beautiful flowers in Thailand. The White Zingiberaceae (Dok Praw Phu Khao) blooms with pure white petals, adding a peaceful touch to the surroundings. At the same time, the Flame Tree (Royal Poinciana) with its striking red-orange flowers brings a burst of color to the landscape during the hot season.

  • White Zingiberaceae (Dok Praw Phu Khao)

📍 Location: Lan Hin Poom, Phu Hin Rong Kla National Park, Phitsanulok
📅 Time: May
  • Flame Tree (Royal Poinciana)

📍 Location: Bright orange-red flowers blaze across the nation
📅 Time: May

June

Especially if you visit Thailand in June, you’ll have the chance to see the Siam Tulip (Dok Krachiao) and the symbolic Candle Flowers (Dok Khao Phansa). What makes the Candle Flowers unique is that they resemble candles, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment. These flowers bloom during Khao Phansa, the start of the Buddhist Lent, a time when monks retreat for meditation and study.

  • Siam Tulip (Dok Krachiao)

📍 Location: Pa Hin Ngam National Park and Sai Thong National Park, Chaiyaphum
📅 Time: June - August
  • Candle Flowers (Dok Khao Phansa)

📍 Location: Northeastern areas like Ubon Ratchathani
📅 Time: June - July

July

In this month, you can find peace at Nakhon Pathom's Thung Bua Daeng Na Bang Len Floating Market! You'll be surrounded by a stunning sea of red lotuses, and you can experience the lovely magic of them blooming.

  • Thung Bua Daeng Na Bang Len Floating Market

📍 Location: Nakhon Pathom
📅 Time: July - December

August

August may not be a time for many flowers to bloom, but the purple Murdannia flowers shine brightly, attracting visitors from far and wide. Their stunning color blankets the fields, creating an irresistible sight that everyone will want to stop and admire. Don't miss the chance to experience this breathtaking view.

  • Murdannia (Giant Dewflower – Dok Ngon Nak)

📍 Location: Lavender fields bloom beautifully at Phu Soi Dao National Park, Uttaradit
📅 Time: August - September

September

September is also a season for fields of flowers with a purple hue from the Impatiens (Dok Thien Phi Seur) flower. The delicate flowers create a stunning landscape, attracting visitors to enjoy their beauty and tranquil atmosphere.

  • Impatiens (Dok Thien Phi Seur)

📍 Location: Khao Hua Mot, Tak, and Kanchanaburi provinces
📅 Time: September - October

October

October is the perfect time for color lovers to visit. Multicolored blooms surround Soi Sawan Waterfalls, Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani, creating a vibrant farewell to the rainy season. The stunning scenery captures the attention of every traveler.

  • Wildflowers

📍 Location: Soi Sawan Waterfalls, Pha Taem National Park, Ubon Ratchathani
📅 Time: October

November

Thailand comes alive with the bloom of sunflowers, painting the sky with golden hues across several regions in November. The fields stretch far and wide, offering a picturesque view that captures the essence of the season.

  • Mexican Sunflowers (Bua Tong)

📍 Location: Doi Mae U-Kho and Khun Yuam, Mae Hong Son
📅 Time: November - early December
  • Sunflower Fields

📍 Location: Lopburi and Saraburi, with highlights at Khao Chin Lae and Muak Lek
📅 Time: November - January

December

In the last month of the year, visitors will have the chance to admire the captivating beauty of cosmos flowers and the return of the red lotus.

  • Cosmos Flowers

📍 Location: Jim Thompson Farm, Nakhon Ratchasima
📅 Time: December - January
  • Red Lotus Lake (Talay Bua Daeng)

📍 Location: Udon Thani
📅 Time: December - February

Tips for Flower Enthusiasts

For flower lovers, early mornings offer vibrant colors and cooler temperatures, ideal for photography. Many regions host flower festivals, so check local schedules for events. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen for flower trails.


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