Thailand weather in August
Are you planning a trip to Thailand in August and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Thailand in August?
Weather in Thailand varies in August, with temperatures ranging from warm to very warm and precipitation ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures vary from warm in Sangkhla Buri at 28°C (83°F) to very warm in Ban Doem Bang (1) at 35°C (96°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (80°F) in Ban Doem Bang (1) and 23°C (73°F) in Sangkhla Buri. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in August varies from moderate rainfall in Haad Chao Samran with an average of 91mm (3.6 inches) to heavy rainfall in Ban Khlong Muang with 637mm (25 inches). It is also generally a moderately sunny time of year with an average of 160 hours of sunshine in Bangkok during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Thailand climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Thailand in August, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Average weather in Bangkok
In August Bangkok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (94°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chiang Mai
In August Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (76°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Patong Beach
In August Patong Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hua Hin
In August Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ao Nang Beach
In August Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to go to Thailand?
In our opinion August is not the best time to visit Thailand with commonly unpleasant weather in Bangkok.
On average the best time to visit Thailand is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Bangkok.
The worst months are April, May, June and September that can have poor weather conditions.
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