Weekly Weather Forecast: Rainy Phuket; Bangkok and Chiang Mai Hot with Occasional Rain

Rain is forecast every day in Phuket, including Monday, October 26

Rain is in the forecast for Phuket every day from Friday, October 23, through Thursday, October 29, with highs around 31–33 °C. Friday the 23rd will start sunny before rain develops. On Saturday the 24th, rain is forecast with some sunny periods, while Sunday the 25th will bring intermittent rain. On Monday, October 26, a low-pressure area is forecast to move southwest of Phuket, bringing rain. Those planning to travel or take part in outdoor activities should allow extra time and prepare rain gear. Intermittent rain is forecast to continue on Tuesday the 27th and Wednesday the 28th, before sunny conditions and rain on Thursday the 29th.

Bangkok: Very hot with occasional rain from October 26–28

Bangkok will be very hot with occasional rain on Friday, October 23, Saturday the 24th and Sunday the 25th. Sunny conditions alternating with occasional rain are then forecast through Wednesday the 28th, followed by sunny conditions on Thursday the 29th. On October 23, a low-pressure trough is forecast to pass to the north, bringing very hot conditions and occasional rain. The low will be 27 °C and the high 35 °C. On Monday the 26th, a low-pressure area is forecast to move southwest of Bangkok, bringing sunny conditions and occasional rain. Sunny conditions and occasional rain are also forecast on Tuesday the 27th, when the low will fall to 25 °C. People should carry an umbrella on both days.

Chiang Mai: Very hot early in the week, with rain on October 26–27

Chiang Mai is forecast to be very hot with a low chance of rain from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25. The high will be 36 °C and lows will range from 24–25 °C. Rain is then forecast on Monday the 26th and Tuesday the 27th, before sunny conditions return on Wednesday the 28th and Thursday the 29th. Monday the 26th will be sunny with occasional rain, while Tuesday the 27th will bring rain followed by sunny conditions. The high will fall to 31 °C. Travelers should allow for changing weather on both days. After the rain passes, lows on the 28th and 29th will be 22 °C, with highs of 32–33 °C.