Weekly Weather Forecast: Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, Oct. 14–20

Bangkok: Showers and Clear Skies Alternating Throughout Oct. 14–20

Bangkok is forecast to see intermittent rain alternating with clear days throughout the week of Oct. 14–20. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, a nearby low-pressure area is expected to bring occasional showers, with an 80% chance of rain. The high will be 33°C and the low 26°C. Occasional rain is also forecast for Thursday, Oct. 15, with a 50% chance. On Friday, Oct. 16, a low-pressure trough will move northeast, bringing mostly clear skies with occasional clouds and a 20% chance of rain. Rain is expected to return from Saturday, Oct. 17, through Monday, Oct. 19. Saturday is forecast to bring sunny spells and occasional rain, with a 70% chance. Sunday and Monday are expected to be mostly sunny with occasional showers, with a 60% chance on each day. The chance of rain drops to 50% on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 34°C.

Chiang Mai: Intermittent Midweek Rain, Then Clear Skies Late in the Week

Chiang Mai’s weather is forecast to change little this week, with occasional rain alternating with clear days before a stretch of clear skies late in the week. On Thursday, Oct. 15, a nearby high-pressure ridge is expected to bring mostly clear skies with occasional clouds and a 20% chance of rain. On Friday, Oct. 16, a low-pressure trough will move northeast, bringing sunshine and occasional rain, with a 60% chance. The high-pressure ridge is expected to remain nearly stationary on Saturday, Oct. 17, bringing sunny spells followed by rain, with a 60% chance. Occasional rain and sunshine are also forecast for Sunday, Oct. 18, with a 60% chance. Skies are expected to remain clear on Monday, Oct. 19, and Tuesday, Oct. 20, with the chance of rain dropping to 10% on both days. The high will rise to 34°C, while the low will remain at 24°C.

Phuket: More Persistent Rain From Oct. 17–19

Phuket is forecast to see intermittent rain, with clearer skies midweek before more persistent rain late in the week. On Wednesday, Oct. 14, a nearby low-pressure area is expected to bring sunny spells and occasional rain, with a 60% chance. Thursday, Oct. 15, is forecast to be cloudy before turning sunny, with a 30% chance of rain. Mostly clear skies with occasional clouds are expected on Friday, Oct. 16, with a 20% chance. Sunny spells and occasional rain are forecast to return on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a 60% chance. On Sunday, Oct. 18, a high-pressure area will move southwest, bringing periods of rain and sunshine; the chance of rain will rise to 70%. Sunny spells and occasional rain are expected to continue on Monday, Oct. 19, and Tuesday, Oct. 20, with a 60% chance on both days. Temperatures will range from 25°C to 34°C.