Sakon Nakhon Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Sakon Nakhon has pretty similar weather over the course of the year.
It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
With minimal seasonal shifts, Sakon Nakhon experiences a constant climate year-round. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 35°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 30°C during cooler months like January.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 17°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Sakon Nakhon has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1660 mm of rainfall per year. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, August receives heavy rainfall, averaging 344 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, December brings less rainfall, with 6.2 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Sakon Nakhon in Thailand
Sakon Nakhon has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 35°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, November and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Sakon Nakhon occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 344 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 6 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.
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