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Chonburi weather & best time to visit

City break

Chonburi at a glance

Best time
Dec – Feb
Warmest month
Apr · 35°
Warmest sea
May · 30.7°
Sunshine a year
2,350 h
Rain a year
1,311 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+7
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Chonburi

Chonburi 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 35 °C, while January is the coolest at 33 °C. With around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year, Chonburi is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Chonburi

The best time to visit Chonburi is from December to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to March. From February to November it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 262 mm.

Chonburi through the seasons

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

Chonburi in the dry season

Nov – Apr

46

Fair

  • 33–35 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7.7 h of sun a day
  • 44 rainy days in all

Chonburi in the rainy season

May – Oct

15

Poor

  • 33–35 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.2 h of sun a day
  • 137 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Nov – Mar

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Feb – Nov

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 Chonburi for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

20

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: December – February

Keep in mindPeak heatFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 33°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 29°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:0617:57

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 05:53–06:35 · evening 17:29–18:10
Blue hour
Morning 05:45–05:53 · evening 18:10–18:19

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 Chonburi compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 33° from start to end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high33°33°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea30°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Chonburi in October?

In October, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 187 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chonburi.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 51 min06:06 – 17:57
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
77 %on averageAll months
Hot days
30 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+7offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %22 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %

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

What to pack in October

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

Compare two months in Chonburi

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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January has the better holiday weather in Chonburi: score 59 against 20. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Chonburi
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score2059better
Daytime high33°33°
Night-time low25°23°
Sea29.6°27.4°
Sunshine5.7 h7.6 hbetter
Rainy days204better
Rainfall187 mm18 mmbetter
Muggy days3118better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Chonburi month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

59January33° · Sea 27° · 7.6 h

In January, Chonburi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Chonburi – and yet one of the best months here.

Chonburi in January
54February33° · Sea 28° · 7.9 h

In February, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Chonburi – and yet one of the best months here.

Chonburi in February
37March34° · Sea 29° · 7.9 h

In March, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chonburi.

Chonburi in March
24April35° · Sea 30° · 8.0 h

In April, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 97 mm. 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 Chonburi.

Chonburi in April
12May35° · Sea 31° · 6.4 h

In May, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 164 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 Chonburi.

Chonburi in May
12June34° · Sea 30° · 5.1 h

In June, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 130 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 Chonburi.

Chonburi in June
15July34° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h

In July, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 157 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chonburi.

Chonburi in July
15August33° · Sea 30° · 4.6 h

In August, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 155 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chonburi.

Chonburi in August
18September33° · Sea 30° · 4.7 h

In September, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 262 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chonburi.

Chonburi in September
20October33° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h

In October, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 187 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Chonburi.

Chonburi in October
45November34° · Sea 29° · 7.2 h

In November, Chonburi is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Chonburi.

Chonburi in November
57December33° · Sea 28° · 7.3 h

In December, Chonburi is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Chonburi – and yet one of the best months here.

Chonburi 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 Chonburi

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

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

HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in December (23°), the warmest in May (27°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 327 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 33°Night 25°Sea 30°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan5933°23°27.4°7.6 h418
FebruaryFeb5433°25°28.0°7.9 h525
MarchMar3734°26°29.1°7.9 h1058
AprilApr2435°27°30.3°8.0 h1597
MayMay1235°27°30.7°6.4 h22164
JuneJun1234°27°30.2°5.1 h21130
JulyJul1534°27°29.8°4.9 h24157
AugustAug1533°27°29.6°4.6 h24155
SeptemberSep1833°26°29.5°4.7 h26262
OctoberOct2033°25°29.6°5.7 h20187
NovemberNov4534°24°29.0°7.2 h848
DecemberDec5733°23°27.9°7.3 h210

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

13.36° N, 100.98° E · 8 m · Asia/Bangkok

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Chonburi

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.6°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.1 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.6°8 in 10 years 29.1° – 30.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Chonburi ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 30.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 30.1 and 31.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan27.4°26.2°28.6°warm
FebruaryFeb28.0°27.2°28.8°warm
MarchMar29.1°28.5°29.6°very warm
AprilApr30.3°29.6°30.7°very warm
MayMay30.7°30.1°31.4°very warm
JuneJun30.2°29.4°30.8°very warm
JulyJul29.8°29.1°30.5°very warm
AugustAug29.6°29.0°30.3°very warm
SeptemberSep29.5°28.9°30.1°very warm
OctoberOct29.6°29.1°30.1°very warm
NovemberNov29.0°28.4°29.7°very warm
DecemberDec27.9°26.9°29.2°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Chonburi

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

Per year
2,350 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.7 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Chonburi, 48 % 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 Chonburi: 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
1,311 mm on 181 days
Wettest month
Sep · 262 mm
Driest month
Dec · 10 mm
OctoberRainy days 20Rainfall 187 mm

In October, Chonburi has about 20 rainy days with 187 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Chonburi

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 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 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 Chonburi

How breezy and how cloudy Chonburi 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
Jul · 15 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Chonburi typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.

Clouds

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

Year average
68 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Feb · 40 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 90 %
OctoberCloud cover 77 %Sunshine 5.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 77 % of the sky over Chonburi: mostly cloudy, with about 5.7 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 Chonburi

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

Hot days a year
358 days
Hottest month
Apr · 35 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 30Daytime high 33 °C

In October, Chonburi has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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 Chonburi

Weather for your travel dates

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

Chonburi 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.

Chonburi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during May half-term (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    28

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 8.0 h of sun a day
    • 13 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    12

    Poor

    • 35 °C by day
    • Sea 31 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    15

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 4.7 h of sun a day
    • 24 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    20

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 20 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    58

    FairBest holidays

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

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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Chonburi vs Si Racha

In October Si Racha has the better holiday weather (score 29 vs 20). During the day Si Racha is 1 °C cooler than Chonburi. The sea is about equally warm.

Chonburi vs Si Racha, in October
in OctoberChonburiSi Racha
Holiday weather score2029
Daytime high33°32°
Sea30°30°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days2022
Best timeDec – FebDec – Feb

Through the year

OctoberChonburi 33°Si Racha 32°
ChonburiSi Racha
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Thailand in October: the best places

In October, Chonburi ranks 28 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Ko Chang31°29°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. 28ChonburiThis page33°30°20
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Frequently asked questions about Chonburi

When is the best time to visit Chonburi?

The best time to visit Chonburi is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Chonburi?

The sea temperature in Chonburi ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 30.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Chonburi in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Chonburi?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 27 °C. January is the coolest month at 33 °C.

When does it rain most in Chonburi?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 262 mm. The driest month is December with 10 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Chonburi get?

Chonburi gets around 2,350 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.0 hours a day; in August there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Chonburi in?

Chonburi is on UTC+7 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Chonburi?

A nonstop flight from London to Chonburi 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 Chonburi?

Chonburi has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during May half-term (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 28, May half-term 12, summer holidays 15, October half-term 20, Christmas holidays 58.