Thailand Weather Forecast
Thailand weather: 81°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Thailand weather in August
Weather map for Thailand
Animated model layers. Pick a layer to load it.
Animated layers by Windy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
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).
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.
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, July and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
How Thailand compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Thailand.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siem Reap | 226 mi | 82°F | 33°F cooler | 70 in |
| Angkor | 227 mi | 82°F | 33°F cooler | 76 in |
| Angkor Wat | 227 mi | 82°F | 33°F cooler | 76 in |
| Mekong River | 324 mi | 80°F | 36°F cooler | 85 in |
| Laos | 324 mi | 80°F | 36°F cooler | 85 in |
See the Thailand forecast by time range
Thailand weather - more answers
Explore Thailand
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
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 overcast. Humidity is 88% and wind is 5 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 2:04 AM.
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.
Related articles
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 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
