October weather forecast
Thailand

October in Thailand marks a pivotal turn in weather patterns. As the month unfolds, the monsoon season gradually draws to a close, ushering in the onset of cooler and more pleasant days, especially towards its conclusion.

Northern Thailand, particularly regions bordering Myanmar and Laos, begins to experience a significant reduction in rainfall. While occasional showers might still occur, they become less frequent and intense. The temperatures start to descend into a more comfortable range, typically fluctuating between 24°C (75.2°F) and 29°C (84.2°F). The air feels fresher, and the lowered humidity levels make for a more enjoyable outdoor experience.

In Bangkok and its adjacent areas, October sees a transition from regular showers to sporadic rain episodes, primarily during early mornings or late afternoons. Temperatures in the capital hover from 26°C (78.8°F) to 30°C (86°F). The waning humidity, combined with a lessening rain frequency, provides residents and visitors a much-appreciated reprieve from the previous months' heavy moisture levels.

The western coastline, encompassing popular spots like Phuket and Krabi, begins to notice a shift as the southwest monsoon starts to wane. While the beginning of October might still encounter consistent rain, the latter half of the month generally witnesses a marked decline in downpours. Seas start to calm down, making water-based activities and travel more viable.

Compared to September, October showcases a clearer transition from the rainy season to the approaching dry period. While the earlier part of the month might still be gripped by remnants of the monsoon, the subsequent weeks introduce clearer skies, reduced rainfall, and a general sense of atmospheric rejuvenation. This evolving weather scenario sets the stage for November, which is traditionally seen as one of Thailand's most favorable months for tourism and outdoor activities.

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• Bangkok - October »
  The average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in October is computed to be 46°C (114.8°F). In Bangkok, Thailand, during October, the rain falls for 17 days and regularly aggregates up to 292mm (11.5") of precipitation.
• Chiang Mai - October »
  In Chiang Mai, Thailand, during October, the rain falls for 14 days and regularly aggregates up to 118mm (4.65") of precipitation. On the last day of October, in Chiang Mai, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:51 +07.
• Pattaya - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Pattaya, Thailand, is October, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 216mm (8.5") of precipitation. Pattaya ushers in October with an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.8°C (87.4°F), showing a close resemblance to the previous month.
• Phuket - October »
  The months with the highest humidity in Phuket are September and October, with an average relative humidity of 82%. February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12, are months with the highest UV index in Phuket, Thailand.
• Nakhon Ratchasima - October »
  On the first day of October in Nakhon Ratchasima sunrise is at 06:01 and sunset at 18:01. On the last day of October, in Nakhon Ratchasima, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:43 +07.
• Udon Thani - October »
  As October sets in, Udon Thani bids goodbye to the monsoon season, marked by a significant reduction in rainfall to 123mm (4.84"), and relative humidity dipping to 76%. Hence, the weather in Udon Thani in October is predominantly warm, with decreasing rainfall and humidity, marking the onset of the post-monsoon transition period.
• Hua Hin - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Hua Hin is October, when the rain falls for 17 days and typically aggregates up to 246mm (9.69") of precipitation. In October, the average heat index, which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, is calculated to be 41°C (105.8°F).
• Krabi - October »
  As October rolls in, Krabi clocks 11.9 hours of daylight with six hours of sunshine, encouraging a lively atmosphere. In Krabi, in October, it is raining for 22 days, with typically 325mm (12.8") of accumulated precipitation.
• Hat Yai - October »
  In October, the average heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 46°C (114.8°F). October in Hat Yai marks a pronounced shift in the weather tendencies of the preceding months, with a steady sequence of cooling temperatures and heavy rainfall.
• Surat Thani - October »
  October and November, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Surat Thani, Thailand. In October, Surat Thani experiences a slight fall in temperature from September, though the weather remains largely similar.
• Chiang Rai - October »
  On the first day of October in Chiang Rai sunrise is at 06:11 and sunset at 18:09. Chiang Rai experiences a minor change to a still tropical 30.5°C (86.9°F) in average high-temperature during October, closely reflecting September.
• Khon Kaen - October »
  On the first day of October in Khon Kaen sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:58. In Khon Kaen, Thailand, in October, it is raining for 10 days, with typically 118mm (4.65") of accumulated precipitation.