Sukhothai Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The weather in Sukhothai changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C (104°F) in April to a very warm 33°C (91°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 27°C (81°F) in April to around 20°C (68°F) during the colder months.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sukhothai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1565 mm (62 in) of rainfall per year. The climate in Sukhothai shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in September, the wettest month, with an average of 275 mm (11 in) of precipitation over 18 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 15 mm (0.6 in) of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Sukhothai Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Sukhothai serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 3.6 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sukhothai.

The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 81%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year