Weather in Khao Yai
Nakhon Ratchasima · East
Here you can see how warm it gets in Khao Yai month by month, how much rain falls and when the best time to visit is. The figures are long-term averages from the Thai weather service, not a forecast.
Khao Yai National Park lies north-east of Bangkok. In the park’s mountains it is often cooler than at the station. Khao Yai has no weather station of its own with long-term figures. The figures come from the Prachin Buri station, about 42 km away.
Khao Yai through the yearTemperature and rain
All values as a table
| Month | Khao Yai (East) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 33° / 21° at night · 8 mm |
| Feb | 35° / 23° at night · 16 mm |
| Mar | 36° / 24° at night · 50 mm |
| Apr | 37° / 25° at night · 118 mm |
| May | 35° / 25° at night · 231 mm |
| Jun | 34° / 25° at night · 224 mm |
| Jul | 33° / 25° at night · 272 mm |
| Aug | 33° / 25° at night · 358 mm |
| Sept | 33° / 25° at night · 349 mm |
| Oct | 33° / 24° at night · 161 mm |
| Nov | 33° / 23° at night · 32 mm |
| Dec | 32° / 20° at night · 5 mm |
Source: Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), climate averages 1981 to 2010, rounded. Temperature = average daily high, rain = monthly total. Individual years can differ considerably.
Weather in Khao Yai month by month
Khao Yai in January
In January, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 33 °C, with 21 °C at night. With around 8 millimetres of rain, January is very dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Khao Yai in February
In February, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 35 °C, with 23 °C at night. With around 16 millimetres of rain, February is very dry.
Khao Yai in March
In March, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 36 °C, with 24 °C at night. With around 50 millimetres of rain, March is dry.
Khao Yai in April
In April, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 37 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 118 millimetres of rain, April is a rainy season month. This is the hottest month of the year.
Khao Yai in May
In May, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 35 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 231 millimetres of rain, May is a rainy season month.
Khao Yai in June
In June, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 34 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 224 millimetres of rain, June is a rainy season month.
Khao Yai in July
In July, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 33 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 272 millimetres of rain, July is very wet.
Khao Yai in August
In August, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 33 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 358 millimetres of rain, August is very wet. This is the wettest month of the year.
Khao Yai in September
In September, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 33 °C, with 25 °C at night. With around 349 millimetres of rain, September is very wet.
Khao Yai in October
In October, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 33 °C, with 24 °C at night. With around 161 millimetres of rain, October is a rainy season month.
Khao Yai in November
In November, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 33 °C, with 23 °C at night. With around 32 millimetres of rain, November is dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Khao Yai in December
In December, daytime temperatures in Khao Yai average 32 °C, with 20 °C at night. With around 5 millimetres of rain, December is very dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Khao Yai
When is the best time to visit Khao Yai?
The best time to visit Khao Yai is November to January. In these months an average of 5 to 32 millimetres of rain falls, and daytime temperatures reach 32 to 33 °C.
When is the rainy season in Khao Yai?
On average, more than 100 millimetres of rain a month fall in Khao Yai from April to October. The most rain falls in August, with around 358 millimetres, the least in December, with around 5 millimetres.
When is it hottest in Khao Yai?
It is hottest in April, with an average of 37 °C by day. The coolest nights are in December, at around 20 °C.