Sakon Nakhon Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Sakon Nakhon experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C (95°F) in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C (86°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 26°C (79°F) in April to around 17°C (63°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sakon Nakhon has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1660 mm (65 in) of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, August it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 344 mm (14 in) of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month December brings less rainfall, with 6.2 mm (0.2 in) over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Sakon Nakhon Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sakon Nakhon. While March receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sakon Nakhon.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year