A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Sukhothai vs. Pyeongchang for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Sukhothai or Pyeongchang?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Sukhothai and Pyeongchang can help you decide which place is right for you.

Where Should I go: Sukhothai or Pyeongchang?

Sukhothai

If you are the kind of wandering traveler looking to find calm and inner peace, you will want to add Sukhothai to your list. Also known as "the dawn of happiness," this area is best known for the ruins of the ancient city of Sukhothai – the capital of Thailand during the 13th century. As the first capital of Siam, the area's temples and monuments are restored and ready for visitors from around the world.

Pyeongchang

Pyeongchang is a county of South Korea situated in the Taebaek Mountains in Gangwon Province. A popular location for winter sports, it was chosen as the host city for the 2018 Winter Olympics. Other attractions include Buddhist temples, parks, villages, and natural scenery.

For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best 10-Day Tours in Thailand, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Thailand, The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Seoul, and The Best 10-Day Tours from Seoul.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Sukhothai and Pyeongchang, we can see that Pyeongchang is more expensive. And not only is Sukhothai much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Sukhothai would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Sukhothai and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Pyeongchang would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Pyeongchang than you might in Sukhothai.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Sukhothai Expensive? and Is Pyeongchang Expensive?.

When is the best time to visit Sukhothai or Pyeongchang?

Pyeongchang has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Sukhothai experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Pyeongchang in the Summer?

Both Pyeongchang and Sukhothai are popular destinations to visit in the summer with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Sukhothai throughout the year.

Sukhothai is a little warmer than Pyeongchang in the summer. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 29°C (84°F) in July, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 24°C (76°F).

Sukhothai usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during summer. Sukhothai gets 176 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 144 hours of full sun in the summer.

It rains a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. It's quite rainy in Sukhothai. In July, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Sukhothai gets 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 217 mm (8.5 in) of rain each month for the summer.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Pyeongchang in the Autumn?

Both Pyeongchang and Sukhothai during the autumn are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Sukhothai because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year.

In the autumn, Sukhothai is much warmer than Pyeongchang. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Sukhothai in October average around 28°C (83°F), and Pyeongchang averages at about 15°C (60°F).

It's quite sunny in Sukhothai. In the autumn, Sukhothai often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Sukhothai gets 229 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 185 hours of full sun.

Pyeongchang gets a good bit of rain this time of year. It rains a lot this time of the year in Sukhothai. Sukhothai usually gets more rain in October than Pyeongchang. Sukhothai gets 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 112 mm (4.4 in) of rain this time of the year. October to April is the dry season in Sukhothai. May to October is the rainy season in Sukhothai.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Pyeongchang in the Winter?

The winter attracts plenty of travelers to both Sukhothai and Pyeongchang. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Sukhothai year-round.

Pyeongchang can be very cold during winter. In January, Sukhothai is generally much warmer than Pyeongchang. Daily temperatures in Sukhothai average around 25°C (77°F), and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 0°C (33°F).

In Sukhothai, it's very sunny this time of the year. Sukhothai usually receives more sunshine than Pyeongchang during winter. Sukhothai gets 266 hours of sunny skies, while Pyeongchang receives 190 hours of full sun in the winter.

In January, Sukhothai usually receives less rain than Pyeongchang. Sukhothai gets 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain each month for the winter.

Should I visit Sukhothai or Pyeongchang in the Spring?

The spring brings many poeple to Sukhothai as well as Pyeongchang. Sukhothai attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate.

It's very hot in Sukhothai this time of the year. Sukhothai is much warmer than Pyeongchang in the spring. The daily temperature in Sukhothai averages around 32°C (89°F) in April, and Pyeongchang fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).

The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Pyeongchang. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Sukhothai this time of the year. In the spring, Sukhothai often gets more sunshine than Pyeongchang. Sukhothai gets 279 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pyeongchang receives 204 hours of full sun.

Sukhothai usually gets less rain in April than Pyeongchang. Sukhothai gets 51 mm (2 in) of rain, while Pyeongchang receives 77 mm (3 in) of rain this time of the year. Also, October to April in Sukhothai is the dry season. May to October in Sukhothai is the rainy season.

Typical Weather for Pyeongchang and Sukhothai