Weather in August in Thailand
Planning a journey to Thailand this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Thailand in August?
August in Thailand generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Sangkhla Buri at 28°C to very hot in Ban Doem Bang at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Ban Doem Bang and 23°C in Sangkhla Buri. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Haad Chao Samran with an average of 91 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Khlong Muang with 637 mm.Average sunshine
The city Bangkok usually sees around 160 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For specific regional insights in Thailand for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Thailand climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Bangkok
In August Bangkok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Chiang Mai
In August Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Patong Beach
In August Patong Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hua Hin
In August Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ao Nang Beach
In August Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Thailand?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Thailand due to the typically unpleasant weather in Bangkok.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in Bangkok. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.
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