Climate Insights for Khon Kaen
Mueang Khon Kaen District, Khon Kaen Province, Thailand
Climate Overview
The climate in Khon Kaen is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,234 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 264 mm of rainfall. Khon Kaen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 18°C.The climate in Khon Kaen is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 48.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 10.4 in of rainfall. Khon Kaen is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 64°F.
Temperature
Khon Kaen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 37°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Khon Kaen sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 64°F to 98°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 88°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 64°F and an average of 75°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Khon Kaen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,234 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 103 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 264 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 5 mm. That's 259 mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Khon Kaen is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 48.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 10.4 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.2 in. That's 10.2 in less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Khon Kaen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Khon Kaen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Khon Kaen is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 6 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Khon Kaen is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.2 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 98°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khon Kaen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Khon Kaen based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.