Railay Beach Weather Forecast
Railay Beach weather: 82°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Railay Beach is a beach in Thailand. Railay Beach is a beach known for limestone cliffs and climbing.
Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Railay Beach with overcast. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 76°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.4/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Railay Beach is January, February and March. The climate is tropical. May, June and November tend to be the least comfortable months. March is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 74°F.
The closest major airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT), about 36 mi away. Nearby highlights include Maya Bay, Khao Sok National Park, Koh Samui and Langkawi.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Railay Beach today at 9.4/10. 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 Railay Beach right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:10 AM, Oct 1 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Railay Beach
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 76° | 86% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 76° | 97% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 76° | 100% · 0,3 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 84° / 74° | 96% · 0,6 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 84° / 76° | 93% · 0,3 in | 7 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 86° / 76° | 97% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 76° | 89% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 9 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 75° | 76% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 9 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 75° | 84% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 76° | 90% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 75° | 88% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 75° | 84% · 0,1 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 87° / 76° | 88% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 9 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 81° / 76° | 92% · 0,3 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 76° | 92% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 84° / 77° | 66% · 0,0 in | 9 mph | 6 |
Climate in Railay Beach 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 | 89° | 74° | 1,6 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 92° | 75° | 1,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 93° | 76° | 2,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 91° | 77° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 89° | 77° | 11,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 87° | 78° | 8,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 87° | 78° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 87° | 78° | 7,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 85° | 77° | 9,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 85° | 76° | 8,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 85° | 74° | 11,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 87° | 74° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Railay Beach
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Air quality and pollen in Railay Beach
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 Railay Beach
Go in January, February and March. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and November - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Railay Beach?
Railay Beach is a beach in Thailand. Its coordinates are 8.008, 98.837. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Railay Beach right now?
It is currently 82°F (28°C) with overcast. Humidity is 86% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Railay Beach?
January, February and March offer the most comfortable conditions in Railay Beach, which has a tropical climate. May, June and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Railay Beach in?
Railay Beach observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 8:10 AM.
What is the nearest airport to Railay Beach?
The closest airports are Phuket International Airport (HKT), 36 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Railay Beach?
Popular options include Maya Bay, Khao Sok National Park, Koh Samui and Langkawi.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (beaches) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 8:10 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
