Today, Oct. 14: Intermittent rain in Bangkok; rain forecast in Chiang Mai and Phuket at 3:00 p.m.

Intermittent rain in Bangkok; 80% chance of rain

Bangkok is forecast to have intermittent rain today, with an 80% chance of rain and 14 mm of total precipitation. The low will be 26 °C and the high 32 °C. Relative humidity will be 74%, with winds at 1 m/s.

At 6:00 a.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a 90% chance of rain, a temperature of 27 °C and humidity of 92%. At 9:00 a.m., it will be mostly cloudy, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 29 °C. At 12:00 p.m., it will remain mostly cloudy, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 32 °C.

At 3:00 p.m., it will be mostly cloudy, with a temperature of 31 °C. The temperature will be 29 °C at 6:00 p.m. At 9:00 p.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a temperature of 28 °C. Those going out may want to bring an umbrella or raincoat.

Rain forecast in Chiang Mai and Phuket at 3:00 p.m.

Chiang Mai will be sunny with occasional rain today, with a 50% chance of rain and temperatures of 24–32 °C. The temperature will be 24 °C at 6:00 a.m. and sunny at 9:00 a.m., with a temperature of 27 °C.

At 12:00 p.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 32 °C. At 3:00 p.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 31 °C. Those traveling around the city at 12:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. may want to bring an umbrella.

Phuket will be sunny with occasional rain, with a 60% chance of rain and temperatures of 25–33 °C. At 6:00 a.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast. It will be sunny at 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., with a 10% chance of rain at 12:00 p.m. At 3:00 p.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 33 °C.

Heat stress index calls for heightened caution; air quality good to very good

Today, the heat stress index (WBGT) in Bangkok and Phuket is at a very high caution level, while Chiang Mai is at a caution level. The outdoor activity index is poor in all three cities.

The mosquito index advises caution and recommends using insect repellent in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. Mosquitoes may be present in Phuket, so preparation is advised as needed. Bangkok’s driving index indicates no significant issues; Chiang Mai’s is excellent, and Phuket’s is good.

Daily air quality is good in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and very good in Phuket. At 6:00 a.m., Bangkok’s air quality is very good.