Golden Triangle weather in October
Temperature, rain and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – February
What is the weather like in Golden Triangle in October?
In October, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 122 mm. On about 9 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 Golden Triangle.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 42 | 56 | 87 |
| Day | 30° | 29° | 28° |
| Night | 23° | 22° | 19° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 23 | 15 | 6 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 43 min06:14 – 17:57
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 6 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Vientiane
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %76 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %23 %
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
Golden Triangle in October: quick answers
Is Golden Triangle hot in October?
Yes. In October, Golden Triangle is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 22 °C. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Golden Triangle in October?
It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, 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