Climate Insights for Phanat Nikhom

The climate in Phanat Nikhom is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 297mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Phanat Nikhom is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, September. The coldest months are December, January, November, when temperatures can drop to 12°C.

Phanat Nikhom has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 5°C range. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 17°C. December is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 12°C and an average of 13°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Phanat Nikhom is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 297mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 33mm of rainfall. February and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 5mm. That's 28mm less than January, 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.

Phanat Nikhom 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 January, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 11km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently summer in Phanat Nikhom, which began on June 21, 2026. Phanat Nikhom is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near 12°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The best time to visit Phanat Nikhom is during May, June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 33mm per month. By contrast, December can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 12°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Phanat Nikhom 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.