Bangkok and Central Thailand
Bangkok in August sees a bit of a hop in the overall rainfall figures, but elsewhere in Central Thailand, while the rain increases a little, it isn't too bad. Temperatures remain very warm — close to identical to those of July.Best places to travel in August
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(Average Max Temperature: 31°C. Average Precipitation: 160 mm.) Bangkok Weather in August: Temperatures remain hot – nearly identical to those of July. Expect to see street flooding in Bangkok this month, particularly after a torrential downfall.
To still soak up some sun without having to endure the scorching heat, see our guide to where is not too hot in
August.
Where to go on holiday in August: 20 top destinations
- SIBENIK AND THE KORNATI ISLANDS, CROATIA.
- ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE.
- ISLA HOLBOX, MEXICO.
- ARCACHON, FRANCE.
In August, the sun shines for 5 hours per day as temperatures hit high levels. There is similar weather to June and July, as temperatures normally settle between 26°C and 33°C. You can expect 170mm of rainfall over the course of 21 days, which provides a 68% chance of rain occurring.
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T-Shirts, Shorts and Summer Clothing – Phuket is a hot, humid tropical island. Bring a good selection of cotton t-shirts, shorts, summer dresses and other lightweight clothing and you'll have a comfortable experience.With a tropical climate, the weather in Phuket broadly varies between warm, cool and rainy. It never really gets too cold. The high tourist season is from November to February when it's cool and dry, after which it remains quite hot until May. Monsoon season begins mid-May and goes on till October.
In August, the sun shines for 5 hours per day as temperatures hit high levels. There is similar weather to June and July, as temperatures normally settle between 26°C and 33°C. You can expect 170mm of rainfall over the course of 21 days, which provides a 68% chance of rain occurring.
In Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai, it rains very frequently (almost every day) during the rainy season, though it rarely rains all day. Downpours typically occur in the late afternoon or early evening, though it does sometimes rain in the morning, too.
The rainy season in Thailand typically takes place from July to October. Sometimes the months of May and June will also see some extra rains as they lead into the official monsoon season. During the rainy season, the high will be around 89º F (32º C) and the daily low around 78º F (25º C).
Phuket Weather in September: September brings the wettest month and the highest humidity, making it an uncomfortable time to be in Phuket, though it's also the best time to avoid crowded beaches as there are typically few other tourists about.
Phuket is somewhat safe to visit, though it does have its dangers. It's a location known for its nightlife, which by itself can cause numerous risks for tourists, from pickpocketing to assaults. Violent crime has been on the rise during the past couple of years and muggings and robberies are not rare at all.
A. As the weather is pleasant in the month of August in Thailand, one can explore beaches like Koh Samui, Ko Tao, and Ko Phangan or can even explore temples or museums, in case it rains and you need a shelter. So, all the parts are equally good to explore in Thailand in the month of August.
August Rainfall
During August, the rain can be sporadic and unpredictable. It may look like it is going to rain but, eventually, you just end up with a few raindrops and generally a cool and dry day. On the other hand, there are days when the rain just doesn't stop, and on other days there will be raging thunderstorms.Where to go on holiday in August: 20 top destinations
- SIBENIK AND THE KORNATI ISLANDS, CROATIA. Temperature: 31°C high; 21°C low.
- ZAKYNTHOS, GREECE.
- ISLA HOLBOX, MEXICO.
- ARCACHON, FRANCE.
- SVALBARD AND VESTERALEN ARCHIPELAGOS, NORWAY.
- TRANSYLVANIA, ROMANIA.
- FLORENCE, ITALY.
- DEVON AND DORSET, UNITED KINGDOM.
Yes, definitely August is one of the best times of the year to visit Bangkok. Do plan for this amazing destination but I would strongly suggest you to merge this destination with Phuket & Krabi and you will enjoy a lot out their.
August has relatively high temperatures averaging 28°C (roughly 82°F). It's average high temperatures are around 30°C (86°F) and it receives low temperatures averaging 25°C (77°F). August also receives about 114 mm of rainfall, and has an average of 11 rainy days.
Best Time to Visit Thailand: Avoid Being Trapped in Rainy Season
- Northern Thailand experiences dry weather between November and May, especially hot between March and May (November to February is much cooler).
- Southern Thailand receives more rainfall than the north and essentially has three seasons — dry, hot, and wet.
In Thailand, mosquitoes are at their worst during and just after the rainy season (June through October), but they are a nuisance all year round—though the risk of catching Dengue Fever and Japanese B encephalitis from one of them is greater during the rainy season.
High season is considered to be June and July. The cheapest month to fly to Thailand is September.
Thailand has three official seasons - hot, cool, and wet. The hot season runs from March through to June, with April and May the hottest months of the year.
For most standard tourists the usual recommended vaccinations for Thailand include cover against the childhood diseases (Tetanus and Diphtheria, Measles, Mumps and Rubella) as well as cover against the food borne diseases of Typhoid and Hepatitis A.
As for Thailand, the answer is yes, you need a visa unless you are from a visa-exempt country. Sometimes, countries sign visa waiver agreements, which means that their citizens do not need a visa to cross the border. However, if that is not the case with you, then you need the visa to Thailand.
September on the Gulf islands can be lovely. It is the last month of especially good weather before the wet months of October and November. Yet again, the islands of Ko Samui, Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Tao remain the best choice weather-wise in September.
My rule of thumb is to budget 1000 Baht a day for accommodation in Thailand if you want somewhere clean, comfortable and with air-con. This is an average figure because hotel prices are not consistent across Thailand.
Yes, Phuket is very safe, probably safer than most other countries. See also 5 known scams in Phuket. Apart from careless driving, incidents are rare and Phuket is a safe island.
