7-day forecast: Wet midweek in Phuket, sunny late week in Chiang Mai

Rain increases in Phuket midweek before easing Wednesday

Phuket is forecast to have sunny spells early this week, followed by wetter conditions around midweek before rain eases toward the end of the week. On Thursday, Oct. 15, sunshine is expected to alternate with occasional showers, with a 50% chance of rain. Skies are forecast to become notably clearer on Friday, Oct. 16, when the chance of rain falls to 10%. Rain is expected to return on Saturday, Oct. 17, with a 60% chance, then intensify from Sunday, Oct. 18, through Tuesday, Oct. 20. Rain is expected to be persistent during that period, with the chance of rain reaching 80–90%. Conditions are forecast to ease on Wednesday, Oct. 21, when the chance of rain drops to 50%, with sunshine again alternating with occasional showers. Highs are forecast to range from 33–34°C throughout the week. Those traveling in the area from Sunday through Tuesday should be prepared for persistent rain.

Rain and sunshine across Bangkok all week, except for a clear Friday

Bangkok is forecast to see rain mixed with sunshine for most of the week, with Friday expected to be the clearest day. On Thursday, Oct. 15, rain is expected to come and go, with the chance of rain reaching 80%. Conditions are forecast to ease on Friday, Oct. 16, with occasional cloud and just a 20% chance of rain. Rain is then expected to return from Saturday, Oct. 17, through Wednesday, Oct. 21, with intermittent showers and sunny spells on almost every day. The chance of rain is forecast to remain at 60–70% throughout that period. Highs are expected to range from 33–34°C and lows from 25–26°C throughout the week. Those traveling outdoors should carry an umbrella or raincoat on almost every day, except Friday, Oct. 16.

Rain eases steadily in Chiang Mai, with brighter skies late in the week

Chiang Mai is forecast to have occasional rain early this week before skies become noticeably clearer from midweek onward. From Thursday, Oct. 15, through Sunday, Oct. 18, sunshine is expected to alternate with occasional showers, with a 50–60% chance of rain. Conditions are forecast to become clearer from Monday, Oct. 19, through Wednesday, Oct. 21, with mostly sunny skies and the chance of rain falling to 10%. Relative humidity is expected to decrease slightly as skies become clearer toward the end of the week. Highs are forecast to range from 32–34°C, while lows are expected to remain steady at 24°C throughout the week. Conditions are expected to be consistently favorable for outdoor activities from Monday through Wednesday.