Weekly Weather Forecast: Rain to Increase in Bangkok, Sunny Skies in Chiang Mai, Frequent Rain in Phuket

Bangkok: Hot Early in the Week, More Rain Late in October

Bangkok’s week begins with very hot weather on Tuesday, Oct. 27, before rainfall increases from midweek onward. The high on Oct. 27 is 35°C and the low is 26°C.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, will be mostly sunny with occasional rain. On Thursday, Oct. 29, rain will come and go. Friday, Oct. 30, will bring periods of rain and sunshine, with more rainfall than on any other day of the week. Rain will continue on and off on Saturday, Oct. 31. Carry an umbrella and allow extra time for travel from Oct. 29 to 31.

On Sunday, Nov. 1, rain will be followed by sunny skies. Monday, Nov. 2, will be sunny before rain moves in.

Chiang Mai: Sunny Midweek, Rain Returns Late in the Period

Chiang Mai will have several consecutive sunny days in the middle of the week, with rain at the start and end of the period. On Tuesday, Oct. 27, rain will give way to cloudy skies.

A nearly stationary high-pressure ridge will bring sunny skies to Chiang Mai on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The sunshine will continue on Thursday, Oct. 29, Friday, Oct. 30, and Saturday, Oct. 31. Highs will range from 33°C to 34°C, while lows will range from 23°C to 24°C.

Sunday, Nov. 1, will be sunny before rain arrives. On Monday, Nov. 2, sunny skies will alternate with occasional rain. Those planning outdoor activities should have an umbrella ready late in the week.

Phuket: Rain Nearly All Week, Heaviest Early in the Period

Phuket will see rain for nearly the entire week, with the heaviest rainfall early in the period. Rain is forecast on both Tuesday, Oct. 27, and Wednesday, Oct. 28. The high will be 30°C.

Rain will come and go on Thursday, Oct. 29, and Friday, Oct. 30, with relatively heavy rain still expected on the 30th. On Saturday, Oct. 31, rain will be followed by sunny skies. Sunday, Nov. 1, will bring sunny skies alternating with occasional rain, and rain will come and go on Monday, Nov. 2.

Highs will gradually rise to 33°C from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. Travelers should allow extra time and bring rain gear throughout the period.