Climate Insights for Surat Thani
Mueang Surat Thani District, Surat Thani Province, Thailand
Climate Overview
The climate in Surat Thani is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,772 mm of precipitation falls per year. Surat Thani receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Surat Thani sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Surat Thani is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 69.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Surat Thani receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Surat Thani sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Surat Thani has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 28°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.Surat Thani has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 92°F and the mean temperature sits around 85°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 76°F and an average of 82°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Surat Thani is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,772 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 148 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 314 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 43 mm. That's 272 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.Surat Thani is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 69.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 5.8 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 12.4 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.7 in. That's 10.7 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
Surat Thani is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Surat Thani is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani 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.