Today, Friday, Nov. 13: Rain in Bangkok from afternoon into evening; carry an umbrella

Bangkok: Clear skies in the late morning, rain from afternoon into evening; carry an umbrella

Today, Friday, Nov. 13, Bangkok will be mostly cloudy in the morning, with a 40% chance of rain. Skies will be clear in the late morning and around noon, making those periods more suitable for outdoor errands than other times of the day. Rain is expected in the afternoon and evening, with a 90% chance. Skies will be mostly cloudy at night, and the chance of rain will remain at 90%. Those traveling from the afternoon through the night should carry an umbrella or raincoat.

The high today will be 31°C, close to yesterday’s temperature. The temperature will be around 28°C in the evening. Bangkok’s outdoor activity index is poor. For outdoor activities, the clear skies from late morning to around noon will be more suitable than the rainy afternoon.

Chiang Mai: Mostly cloudy with sunshine at times; take precautions against mosquitoes

Chiang Mai is forecast to be mostly cloudy with sunshine at times today, with a 40% chance of rain according to the daily forecast. Skies will be mostly cloudy in the morning, then clear in the late morning, around noon, in the afternoon and in the evening. The chance of rain in each of those periods is 10%, making them suitable for planning outdoor activities.

The high today will be 26°C, the same as yesterday. The temperature will be around 24°C in the evening. The outdoor activity index is moderate, while the driving index is excellent.

The mosquito index indicates very high mosquito activity. Take thorough precautions, such as applying insect repellent and wearing clothing that covers the skin when going outdoors.

Phuket: Rain at several times of the day, high chance of rain; carry an umbrella

Rain is forecast in Phuket today, with an 80% chance according to the daily forecast. Rain is expected in the morning and late morning, with a 90% chance. Skies will be mostly cloudy around noon, with a 40% chance of rain. Rain is forecast again in the afternoon, evening and at night, with a 90% chance in the afternoon and at night. Those going outdoors should carry an umbrella or raincoat.

The high today will be 34°C, the same as yesterday. The temperature will be around 27°C at night. The outdoor activity index is poor, while the driving index shows no significant problems.

The mosquito index advises caution about mosquitoes and recommends having insect repellent ready for going outdoors today.