What to Wear in Sukhothai

What works in Sukhothai is set by two things: the weather you will actually be standing in, and how much of the day you spend around temples, monuments and museums, where covered shoulders and knees are expected. Sukhothai is hot for most of the year and humid through a long rainy season, so breathable cotton and something that copes with a downpour matter more than warmth.

Colours that photograph well here: White, Cream, Sage and Terracotta. For everyday looks the Dressed to cycle a UNESCO site and Layers for a lower-north dawn options are the easiest starting point.

On footwear — trainers or flat sandals with a back strap — you pedal in them and take them off at halls. You will be taking shoes off at temples either way, so slip-ons save more time than they sound like they would.

Across the year: winter (Nov – Feb) — light clothes by day, with a warm layer for chilly early mornings and evenings · modest, covered dress, slip-off shoes (removed inside); summer (Mar – May) — light cottons, a hat & sunglasses · modest, covered dress, slip-off shoes (removed inside); monsoon (Jun – Oct) — a rain shell or umbrella + quick-dry clothes · modest, covered dress, waterproof, grippy shoes.