Thailand weather in October
What is the weather like in Thailand in October?
The weather conditions in Thailand in October vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination.
During October in Thailand, the average maximum temperature varies from high in Kaeng Kachan with 28°C (82°F) to very high in Nakhon Pathom with 33°C (91°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (76°F) in Nakhon Pathom and 23°C (73°F) in Kaeng Kachan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in October varies from moderate in Amphoe Sawang Daen Din with an average of 75mm (2.9 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Nakhon Si Thammarat with 333mm (13 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 198 hours of sunshine in Bangkok during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Thailand, check out the map below.
Where to go in Thailand in October





Popular destinations in Thailand
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Average weather in Bangkok
In October Bangkok 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 unpleasant that month.
Average weather in Chiang Mai
In October Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (71°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Patong Beach
In October Patong Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (74°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Hua Hin
In October Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Ao Nang Beach
In October Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to go to Thailand?
In our opinion October 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, July, August and September that can have poor weather conditions.
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