August weather forecast
Thailand

August stands as one of the peak months for the monsoon season in Thailand. Rainfall reaches its zenith in many regions, and the cloud cover remains dense, casting a subdued light across the landscape.

In Northern Thailand, regions adjacent to Myanmar and Laos, rainfall becomes a daily affair. Downpours, often lasting for hours, become common, and the sky rarely clears entirely. Temperatures stay moderated by the consistent rain, fluctuating between 26°C (78.8°F) and 31°C (87.8°F). The pervasive humidity, however, sometimes lends an added warmth to the environment.

Bangkok and its surrounding precincts experience the monsoon's full force in August. The city is often drenched in prolonged showers, and overcast conditions prevail for the majority of the day. Temperatures generally range from 28°C (82.4°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), but the moisture-laden atmosphere, especially in the dense urban sections, can feel stifling during the brief lulls in rainfall.

The western coast of Thailand, encompassing areas like Phuket and Krabi, continues its trend from July, witnessing extended rainy spells. Storms, occasionally accompanied by strong winds, aren't uncommon, leading to rough seas. This can impact ferry services and other water-based activities, prompting tourists to exercise caution.

In juxtaposition with July, August retains the heavy monsoon pattern but often intensifies in terms of consistent precipitation. The country, especially its western coastal and northern regions, witnesses the monsoon's climax during this month. As August draws to a close, there's an anticipation of the gradual easing of the monsoon conditions as Thailand heads into September.

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• Bangkok - August »
  In Bangkok, during August, the rain falls for 20 days and regularly aggregates up to 219mm (8.62") of precipitation. August brings with it a nighttime average temperature of 25.5°C (77.9°F) in Bangkok, Thailand.
• Chiang Mai - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is August, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically aggregates up to 217mm (8.54") of precipitation. The months with the highest humidity in Chiang Mai are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%.
• Pattaya - August »
  In Pattaya in August, the average water temperature is 29.3°C (84.7°F). As July transitions into August, Pattaya records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), showing a gentle shift from the preceding month.
• Phuket - August »
  In Phuket in August, during 19 rainfall days, 287mm (11.3") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In August, the average sea temperature in Phuket is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Nakhon Ratchasima - August »
  The beginning of August in Nakhon Ratchasima reveals an average high-temperature of a still tropical 33.2°C (91.8°F), showing minimal deviation from the previous month. In Nakhon Ratchasima in August, during 16 rainfall days, 157mm (6.18") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Udon Thani - August »
  The months with the highest humidity in Udon Thani are August and September, with an average relative humidity of 81%. Given these conditions, the weather in Udon Thani in August could be described as warm and humid, with consistent rainfall marking the last phase of the monsoons.
• Hua Hin - August »
  In August, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is computed to be 45°C (113°F). In August, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:46.
• Krabi - August »
  In Krabi in August, during 19 rainfall days, 246mm (9.69") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Krabi are 31°C (87.8°F) and 24°C (75.2°F) respectively.
• Hat Yai - August »
  In August, the average heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 48°C (118.4°F). The heat index for August is evaluated at a life-threatening hot 48°C (118.4°F). Be on the lookout: Heat cramps and heat exhaustion are anticipated.
• Surat Thani - August »
  In August, the average sea temperature in Surat Thani, Thailand, is 29°C (84.2°F). In August, the average relative humidity in Surat Thani is 82%.
• Chiang Rai - August »
  The month with the most rainfall in Chiang Rai is August, when the rain falls for 24 days and typically aggregates up to 358mm (14.09") of precipitation. With an average relative humidity of 84%, August is the most humid month in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
• Khon Kaen - August »
  In Khon Kaen in August, during 18 rainfall days, 216mm (8.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated. Throughout the month of August, the nighttime temperature in Khon Kaen dips to an average of 23.5°C (74.3°F).