Today’s forecast: Afternoon rain in Bangkok; occasional showers in Phuket and Chiang Mai

Bright sunshine late morning, rain from afternoon in Bangkok

Bangkok is forecast to be cloudy with rain today, with a low of 26 °C and a high of 33 °C. The chance of rain is 70%, with forecast total rainfall of 5 mm and relative humidity of 65%.

At 6 a.m., it will be cloudy and 26 °C, with relative humidity of 92% and a 40% chance of rain. At 9 a.m., skies will be sunny, with a temperature of 29 °C, a 10% chance of rain and relative humidity of 82%. By noon, the chance of rain will rise to 90%, with a temperature of 33 °C.

At 3 p.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 33 °C. At 6 p.m., 1.0 mm of rain is also forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 29 °C. At 9 p.m., the chance of rain will be 10%, with a temperature of 28 °C. Those traveling from afternoon into evening may want to take an umbrella.

Sunshine with occasional showers in Phuket and Chiang Mai

Phuket is forecast to be sunny with occasional showers today, with temperatures of 26–33 °C, a 60% chance of rain and forecast total rainfall of 2 mm. It will be 26 °C at 6 a.m. At 9 a.m., skies will be sunny and the temperature will be 29 °C. At 3 p.m., 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 33 °C. At 6 p.m., skies will be sunny, with a temperature of 30 °C and a 10% chance of rain.

Chiang Mai is also forecast to be sunny with occasional showers today, with temperatures of 24–33 °C, a 50% chance of rain and forecast total rainfall of 5 mm. It will be 24 °C at 6 a.m. At noon, skies will be sunny and the temperature will be 32 °C. At 3 p.m., skies will be sunny, with a temperature of 33 °C and a 10% chance of rain. At 9 p.m., however, 1.0 mm of rain is forecast, with a 90% chance of rain and a temperature of 27 °C. Those going out in the evening should take an umbrella.

Heat illness, mosquito, driving and air quality indices

Bangkok’s and Phuket’s heat illness indices (WBGT) are at the very high caution level, while Chiang Mai’s is at the caution level. The outdoor activity index is rated poor in all three cities. Those planning to exercise or take part in outdoor activities should consider their plans carefully.

The mosquito indices for Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai advise caution and recommend using insect repellent. For driving, Bangkok’s index is rated good, while Phuket’s and Chiang Mai’s are rated excellent.

Air quality today is rated good in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket. In Phuket, air quality is rated excellent at 6 a.m. and 9 a.m., and good at noon.