Kanchanaburi Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Kanchanaburi’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Thailand.
Monthly Temperature Averages
The temperature in Kanchanaburi remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very hot climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures reach a very hot 39°C in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very warm 33°C. At night, minimum temperatures can drop even lower, averaging around 21°C.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kanchanaburi by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
April, the city’s warmest month, also receives about 78 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 6 days. For more information, please visit our Kanchanaburi Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in Thailand Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Thailand. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Kanchanaburi Temperatures Compared World Wide
Kanchanaburi’s average annual maximum temperature is 35°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Glasgow, Scotland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 13°C, with mild summers and cold winters.
Boston, USA, experiences seasonal shifts similar to New York, with an average annual temperature of 16°C.
Perth, Australia, experiences a Mediterranean climate, with a pleasant average temperature of 25°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Kanchanaburi’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Kanchanaburi climate page.
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