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Buri Ram weather & best time to visit

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Buri Ram at a glance

Best time
Nov – Jan
Warmest month
Apr · 37°
Sunshine a year
2,420 h
Rain a year
1,236 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+7
Elevation
158 m

Climate in Buri Ram

Buri Ram has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while December is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year, Buri Ram is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Buri Ram

The best time to visit Buri Ram is from November to January. From February to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 260 mm.

Buri Ram through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Buri Ram in the dry season

Nov – Apr

56

Fair

  • 30–37 °C by day
  • 7.6 h of sun a day
  • 31 rainy days in all

Buri Ram in the rainy season

May – Oct

22

Poor

  • 31–35 °C by day
  • 5.6 h of sun a day
  • 129 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Feb – Jul

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

May – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Buri Ram for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – January

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

41

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: November – January

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 26°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 31°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 27°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 25°

05:5917:48

Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour
Morning 05:45–06:27 · evening 17:19–18:01
Blue hour
Morning 05:37–05:45 · evening 18:01–18:09

Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.

October in Buri Ram compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 31° from start to end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°31°
Night-time low23°22°
Daylight12.0 h11.6 h

What is the weather like in Buri Ram in October?

In October, Buri Ram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 49 min05:59 – 17:48
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
26 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+7offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %49 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %57 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %19 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Buri Ram

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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December has the better holiday weather in Buri Ram: score 76 against 41. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. December has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.

October vs December, Buri Ram
MonthOctoberDecember
Holiday weather score4176better
Daytime high31°30°
Night-time low23°19°
Sunshine6.4 h7.3 hbetter
Rainy days152better
Rainfall139 mm6 mmbetter
Muggy days308better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Buri Ram month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

71January31° · 7.9 h

In January, Buri Ram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in January
58February33° · 8.1 h

In February, Buri Ram is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in February
39March36° · 7.5 h

In March, Buri Ram is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 38 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in March
26April37° · 7.6 h

In April, Buri Ram is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in April
13May35° · 7.0 h

In May, Buri Ram is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 163 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in May
13June34° · 5.6 h

In June, Buri Ram is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 136 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in June
16July34° · 5.1 h

In July, Buri Ram is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 166 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in July
19August33° · 4.7 h

In August, Buri Ram is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 191 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in August
27September32° · 5.0 h

In September, Buri Ram is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 260 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in September
41October31° · 6.4 h

In October, Buri Ram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in October
67November31° · 7.3 h

In November, Buri Ram is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 39 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in November
76December30° · 7.3 h

In December, Buri Ram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Buri Ram.

Buri Ram in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Buri Ram

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in April (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 273 days a year, mostly from March to November.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 31°Night 23°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7131°19°7.9 h17
FebruaryFeb5833°21°8.1 h211
MarchMar3936°24°7.5 h738
AprilApr2637°25°7.6 h1380
MayMay1335°25°7.0 h22163
JuneJun1334°25°5.6 h21136
JulyJul1634°25°5.1 h23166
AugustAug1933°24°4.7 h24191
SeptemberSep2732°24°5.0 h25260
OctoberOct4131°23°6.4 h15139
NovemberNov6731°21°7.3 h639
DecemberDec7630°19°7.3 h26

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences

14.99° N, 103.10° E · 158 m · Asia/Bangkok

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Buri Ram

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,420 hours
Sunniest month
Feb · 8.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.7 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.4 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 54 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Buri Ram, 54 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Buri Ram: rainy days and rainfall

A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
1,236 mm on 161 days
Wettest month
Sep · 260 mm
Driest month
Dec · 6 mm
OctoberRainy days 15Rainfall 139 mm

In October, Buri Ram has about 15 rainy days with 139 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Buri Ram

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 15 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 30 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.

Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Buri Ram

How breezy and how cloudy Buri Ram is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.

Wind

Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 17 km/h
Calmest month
Sep · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Buri Ram typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
65 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Feb · 36 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 91 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 6.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Buri Ram: mostly cloudy, with about 6.4 hours of sunshine a day.

Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.

Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Buri Ram

How often the day gets hot in Buri Ram (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
316 days
Hottest month
Apr · 37 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 26Daytime high 31 °C

In October, Buri Ram has about 26 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.

Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year

Planning a trip to Buri Ram

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Buri Ram in the school holidays

How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.

Buri Ram has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 74) and its weakest during May half-term (score 13).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    30

    Poor

    • 36 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 11 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    13

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 21 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    18

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • 4.8 h of sun a day
    • 23 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    41

    Fair

    • 31 °C by day
    • 6.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    74

    GoodBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • 7.6 h of sun a day
    • 1 rainy day a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 5 min
Distance
9,620 km
Time zone
UTC+7
Jet lag
About 6 days (6 h east)

Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.

Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.

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Buri Ram vs Nakhon Ratchasima

In October Buri Ram has the better holiday weather (score 41 vs 33). During the day Nakhon Ratchasima is 1 °C warmer than Buri Ram.

Buri Ram vs Nakhon Ratchasima, in October
in OctoberBuri RamNakhon Ratchasima
Holiday weather score4133
Daytime high31°32°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days1517
Best timeNov – JanNov – Jan

Through the year

OctoberBuri Ram 31°Nakhon Ratchasima 32°
Buri RamNakhon Ratchasima
Go to Nakhon Ratchasima
Ranking

Thailand in October: the best places

In October, Buri Ram ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Ko Chang31°29°67
  2. 2Pattaya31°30°67
  3. 3Ko Kut31°29°67
  4. 4Hua Hin31°29°66
  5. 5Koh Tao29°29°66
  6. 6Ko Pha-ngan28°29°66
  7. 7Koh Samui31°29°66
  8. 8Laem Chabang32°30°65
  9. 19Buri RamThis page31°41
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Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Buri Ram's – good alternatives.

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Frequently asked questions about Buri Ram

When is the best time to visit Buri Ram?

The best time to visit Buri Ram is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Buri Ram?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Buri Ram?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 260 mm. The driest month is December with 6 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Buri Ram get?

Buri Ram gets around 2,420 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.1 hours a day; in August there are 4.7 hours a day.

What time zone is Buri Ram in?

Buri Ram is on UTC+7 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Buri Ram?

A nonstop flight from London to Buri Ram takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,620 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Buri Ram?

Buri Ram has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 74) and its weakest during May half-term (score 13). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 30, May half-term 13, summer holidays 18, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 74.