Weekly weather forecast: Rain to increase on November 5-6 in central and southern Thailand

Central Thailand: Intermittent rain before increasing late in the week

Central Thailand is forecast to have intermittent rain for almost the entire week. Saturday, October 31, is forecast to be sunny before rain, while Sunday, November 1, will have sunshine and occasional rain. Those planning outdoor activities over the weekend should be prepared for rain. Occasional rain is also forecast from Monday, November 2, through Wednesday, November 4, with a 50-60% chance of rain and low rainfall amounts. Rain is expected to increase from Thursday, November 5, through Friday, November 6, with moderate rainfall amounts and a 70-80% chance of rain. Anyone planning to go out during this period should bring an umbrella or other rain gear. On Friday, November 6, Bangkok is forecast to have a low of 25°C and a high of 34°C.

Northern Thailand: Several clear days, with intermittent rain

Northern Thailand will have both clear days and periods of sunshine alternating with rain. Occasional rain is forecast from Sunday, November 1, through Tuesday, November 3. Skies are expected to clear again from Wednesday, November 4, through Thursday, November 5, before sunshine is followed by rain on Friday, November 6. The chance of rain that day is 50%. Skies will be clear on Saturday, October 31, with a 10% chance of rain, making it more suitable for outdoor activities than Sunday, November 1, when the chance of rain is 50%. From Monday, November 2, through Tuesday, November 3, the chance of rain is 60%, with low rainfall amounts. An umbrella should be carried on days with intermittent rain. On Tuesday, November 3, Chiang Mai is forecast to have a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C.

Southern Thailand: Moderate rainfall on November 5-6

Southern Thailand will have periods of sunshine interspersed with occasional rain from Saturday, October 31, through Tuesday, November 3. The chance of rain is 50-60%, with low rainfall amounts. An umbrella should be on hand on both Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1. Skies will be clear on Wednesday, November 4, with only a 10% chance of rain. From Thursday, November 5, through Friday, November 6, sunshine and occasional rain are forecast again, with a 60% chance of rain and moderate rainfall amounts. Those planning to travel toward the end of the week should carry an umbrella. On Thursday, November 5, Phuket is forecast to have a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C.