August is a hot and rainy time for sunbathing in Thailand. August is an excellent month for swimming in Thailand with very warm sea temperatures. Consider visiting Thailand in the months of January, February, March, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for August.
The average maximum temperature in Thailand in August is 31°. The average maximum temperature is 31° in the previous month and 31° in the next month.
The average temperature in Thailand in August is 29°. The average temperature ranges is 28° in the previous month and 28° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Thailand in August is 26°. The minimum temperature is 26° in the previous month and 26° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Thailand in August are 12.4 and there are 5.9 hours of sunshine per day on average during August making it a sunny month that is overcast at times.
The ultraviolet index in Thailand in August is typically 13.9 during August. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Thailand in August is 29.4° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Thailand in August is 36cm and on average there are 16.4 rainy days in August making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Thailand in August is 25° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 25° in the previous month and 25° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Thailand in August is typically 88.7%. The maximum relative humidity is 89.6% in the previous month and 90.4% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Thailand in August is typically 75.9%. The average relative humidity is 77% in the previous month and 77.6% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Thailand in August is typically 23kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 23kmh in the previous month and 22kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Thailand in August is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 10kmh in the previous month and 10kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Thailand in August is from the West-Southwest.
