It still rains in Thailand’s islands and southern coastal regions in October, but the monsoon rainy season begins to retreat from central, northern and northeastern areas of the country.
In Bangkok and central Thailand, October still brings some rain, but its frequency, duration and volume decrease drastically, particularly in the second half of the month, when the wind begins to change direction.
Similarly, rain is retreating from the north, which enjoys moderate temperatures (in warm Thai terms). It is a pleasant time to travel to Thailand and spend some time in this area, especially for hiking.
Average rainfall in Thailand during October is significantly lower than in the previous month at 250 mm, with the most noticeable difference being in the north of the country, where the southwest monsoon gives way to drier winds from the northeast of Indochina.
Chiang Mai averages 130mm of rainfall in October, low if compared with the island of Koh Samui in the south, which still experiences tropical rains with a total of 250mm, or the resort town of Phuket on the west coast with around 300mm.
Due to the wet climate, it is still Thailand’s low season for tourism, but visitors who come on vacation in October enjoy calmer conditions and consistent high temperatures of average 31°C across the country, although slightly cooler in the north, where Chiang Mai averages around 27°C.
There is also plenty of sunshine, especially in central and northern areas, as rain falls in relatively short bursts and clouds quickly disappear. Humidity levels are high, around 85%, which can make the heat uncomfortable.
If the date you have chosen is perhaps not the best time to visit the country, don’t worry, because we have left you information about the climate in Thailand for each month of the year, so you will know which areas are where you can move without having to pay so much attention to the sky.
Anyway, remember that it’s okay if there is some rain, it’s part of the adventure too!
