Climate Insights for Nakhon Ratchasima

Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand

Hottest
April
36°C peak97°F peak
Coldest
January
19°C low66°F low
Wettest
September
247 mm rain9.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Nakhon Ratchasima is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,183 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 247 mm of rainfall. Nakhon Ratchasima 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 19°C.The climate in Nakhon Ratchasima is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 46.6 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 9.7 in of rainfall. Nakhon Ratchasima 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 66°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 19°FebMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 20°MarMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 24°AprMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 25°MayMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 26°JunMax: 34°Average: 29°Min: 26°JulMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 26°AugMax: 33°Average: 29°Min: 25°SepMax: 32°Average: 28°Min: 25°OctMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 24°NovMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 22°DecMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 19°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 66°FFebMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 69°FMarMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 75°FAprMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 79°FJunMax: 94°FAverage: 85°FMin: 79°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FAugMax: 91°FAverage: 83°FMin: 78°FSepMax: 89°FAverage: 82°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 88°FAverage: 81°FMin: 75°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 72°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 76°FMin: 67°F
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Nakhon Ratchasima sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 25°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Nakhon Ratchasima sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 66°F to 97°F. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 86°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 66°F and an average of 76°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 5°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 8mmFebPrecipitation: 8mmMarPrecipitation: 41mmAprPrecipitation: 73mmMayPrecipitation: 146mmJunPrecipitation: 124mmJulPrecipitation: 171mmAugPrecipitation: 167mmSepPrecipitation: 247mmOctPrecipitation: 152mmNovPrecipitation: 40mmDecPrecipitation: 7mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.3inFebPrecipitation: 0.3inMarPrecipitation: 1.6inAprPrecipitation: 2.9inMayPrecipitation: 5.7inJunPrecipitation: 4.9inJulPrecipitation: 6.7inAugPrecipitation: 6.6inSepPrecipitation: 9.7inOctPrecipitation: 6inNovPrecipitation: 1.6inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Nakhon Ratchasima is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,183 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 247 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 7 mm. That's 240 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.Nakhon Ratchasima is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0.3 in. That's 9.4 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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 7km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 7mph
Wind Speed

Nakhon Ratchasima is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.Nakhon Ratchasima 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan25°76°F
Feb26°80°F
Mar29°84°F
Apr30°86°F
May29°85°F
Jun29°85°F
Jul29°83°F
Aug29°83°F
Sep28°82°F
Oct27°81°F
Nov26°79°F
Dec24°76°F

The best time to visit Nakhon Ratchasima is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 7 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Nakhon Ratchasima is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 76°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.3 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 97°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 Nakhon Ratchasima 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 Nakhon Ratchasima 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
19 °C66 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
20 °C69 °F
33 °C91 °F
9 km/h5 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
24 °C75 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h5 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
25 °C78 °F
36 °C97 °F
7 km/h5 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C79 °F
34 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
146 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
26 °C79 °F
34 °C94 °F
10 km/h6 mph
124 mm4.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
26 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
171 mm6.7 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C78 °F
33 °C91 °F
10 km/h6 mph
167 mm6.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
32 °C89 °F
7 km/h4 mph
247 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
24 °C75 °F
31 °C88 °F
7 km/h5 mph
152 mm6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
22 °C72 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
40 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
19 °C67 °F
30 °C86 °F
11 km/h7 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in