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 represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, in October is calculated to be 46°C (114.8°F). In Bangkok the average seawater temperature in October is 29.1°C (84.4°F).
• Chiang Mai - October »
  On the first day of October in Chiang Mai sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 18:12. In Chiang Mai in October, during 14 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Pattaya - October »
  The most humid month in Pattaya is October, with an average relative humidity of 83%. In Pattaya, during October, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 216mm (8.5") of precipitation.
• Phuket - October »
  September and October, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Phuket, Thailand. In Phuket in October, the average water temperature is 29°C (84.2°F).
• Nakhon Ratchasima - October »
  In Nakhon Ratchasima during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 146mm (5.75") of precipitation. Nakhon Ratchasima greets October with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), marking a slight deviation from the preceding month.
• 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 »
  In October, the average heat index, which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is computed to be 41°C (105.8°F). In October, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 18:10.
• Krabi - October »
  In Krabi, during October, the rain falls for 22 days and regularly aggregates up to 325mm (12.8") of precipitation. As October rolls in, Krabi clocks 11.9 hours of daylight with six hours of sunshine, encouraging a lively atmosphere.
• Hat Yai - October »
  In October, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is evaluated at 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 »
  The months with the highest humidity in Surat Thani are October and November, with an average relative humidity of 87%. In October, Surat Thani experiences a slight fall in temperature from September, though the weather remains largely similar.
• Chiang Rai - October »
  In Chiang Rai, Thailand, in October, during 12 rainfall days, 125mm (4.92") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chiang Rai during October, the rain falls for 12 days and regularly aggregates up to 125mm (4.92") of precipitation.
• Khon Kaen - October »
  On the first day of October in Khon Kaen sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:57. In Khon Kaen, in October, during 10 rainfall days, 118mm (4.65") of precipitation is typically accumulated.