Climate Insights for Nakhon Si Thammarat
Mueang Nakhon Si Thammarat District, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, Thailand
Climate Overview
The climate in Nakhon Si Thammarat is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,130 mm of precipitation falls per year. Nakhon Si Thammarat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nakhon Si Thammarat sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Nakhon Si Thammarat is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 83.9 in of precipitation falls per year. Nakhon Si Thammarat receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Nakhon Si Thammarat sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Nakhon Si Thammarat has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows.Nakhon Si Thammarat has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 12°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 83°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Nakhon Si Thammarat is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,130 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 177 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 425 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 65 mm. That's 360 mm less than November, 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 Si Thammarat is a very wet location, receiving approximately 83.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 16.7 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 2.6 in. That's 14.2 in less than November, 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
Nakhon Si Thammarat is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 October, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9km/h in winter, 7km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 October, 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. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Nakhon Si Thammarat 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 Si Thammarat 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.