Thailand Weather Forecast
Thailand weather: 81°F, light showers. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Thailand is a country in Asia. Thailand is a country in Asia with its capital at Bangkok. It has a population of about 71 million. The capital is Bangkok.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Thailand with light showers. It feels like 88°F. Today runs from 78°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 7/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Thailand is January and December. The climate is tropical. May, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
The closest major airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), about 17 mi away. Nearby highlights include Khao Sok National Park, Grand Palace, Koh Samui and Maya Bay.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Thailand today at 8.8/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Thailand right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:21 PM, Aug 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Thailand
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 78° | 90% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm with hail | 87° / 80° | 93% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 79° | 88% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 89° / 78° | 67% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 79° | 75% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 78° | 76% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 80° | 79% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 79° | 95% · 0,4 in | 6 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 78° | 88% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 88° / 78° | 90% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 79° | 82% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 89° / 79° | 86% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 78° | 78% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 88° / 78° | 82% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 78° | 84% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 90° / 79° | 57% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
Climate in Thailand month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91° | 73° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 93° | 77° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 94° | 80° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 96° | 82° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 92° | 80° | 8,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 91° | 79° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 78° | 10,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 78° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 88° | 78° | 12,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 89° | 77° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 88° | 74° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 90° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Thailand
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Air quality and pollen in Thailand
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Thailand
Go in January and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in Thailand
3 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by national park in Thailand
1 national parks mapped in this atlas
Weather by island in Thailand
2 islands mapped in this atlas
Weather by beach in Thailand
1 beaches mapped in this atlas
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Thailand?
Thailand is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 13.7563, 100.5018. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Thailand right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with light showers. Humidity is 85% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Thailand?
January and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Thailand, which has a tropical climate. May, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Thailand in?
Thailand observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 2:21 PM.
How many people live in Thailand?
Thailand has a population of approximately 71 million.
What is the nearest airport to Thailand?
The closest airports are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 17 mi away and Phuket International Airport (HKT), 417 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Thailand?
Popular options include Khao Sok National Park, Grand Palace, Koh Samui, Maya Bay, Phuket and Railay Beach.
What places are in Thailand?
Thailand covers 7 places in this atlas, including Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Phuket and Phuket.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 21, 2026 at 2:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
