AI-generatedHat Yai at a glance
- Best time
- Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 1,991 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Hat Yai
Hat Yai 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 December is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Hat Yai is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Hat Yai
The best time to visit Hat Yai is in February. From February to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is frequent all year round except in February; the wettest month is November with 385 mm.
Hat Yai through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hat Yai in the dry season
Feb
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Hat Yai in the rainy season
All year except Feb
Poor
- 30–35 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 229 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 – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
All year except Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: February
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0418:03
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 05:51–06:32 · evening 17:35–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:43–05:51 · evening 18:16–18:24
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 Hat Yai compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 32° at the end.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | 11.9 h |
What is the weather like in Hat Yai in October?
In October, Hat Yai is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 277 mm. On about 29 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 Hat Yai.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 59 min06:04 – 18:03
- UV index
- 13 · 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
- 89 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %34 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Hat Yai
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Hat Yai: score 50 against 23. In February, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. February has 20 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 50better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sunshine | 4.8 h | 7.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 28 | 8better |
| Rainfall | 277 mm | 52 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Hat Yai month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
43January32° · 6.3 h
In January, Hat Yai is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 95 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, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in January50February33° · 7.4 h
In February, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 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 Hat Yai – and yet one of the best months here.
Hat Yai in February30March35° · 7.4 h
In March, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 90 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in March13April35° · 7.0 h
In April, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 140 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in April15May34° · 6.3 h
In May, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 153 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in May18June34° · 6.2 h
In June, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 112 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in June19July34° · 6.0 h
In July, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 111 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in July19August34° · 6.0 h
In August, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 124 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in August21September33° · 5.5 h
In September, Hat Yai is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 163 mm. On about 29 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in September23October32° · 4.8 h
In October, Hat Yai is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 28 days, adding up to 277 mm. On about 29 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 Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in October30November31° · 4.5 h
In November, Hat Yai is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 385 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in November36December30° · 5.1 h
In December, Hat Yai is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 289 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hat Yai.
Hat Yai in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hat Yai
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 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (22°), the warmest in May (24°). 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 365 days a year.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 43 | 32° | 23° | 6.3 h | 13 | 95 |
| FebruaryFeb | 50 | 33° | 22° | 7.4 h | 8 | 52 |
| MarchMar | 30 | 35° | 23° | 7.4 h | 13 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 13 | 35° | 24° | 7.0 h | 20 | 140 |
| MayMay | 15 | 34° | 24° | 6.3 h | 23 | 153 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 34° | 24° | 6.2 h | 20 | 112 |
| JulyJul | 19 | 34° | 24° | 6.0 h | 19 | 111 |
| AugustAug | 19 | 34° | 24° | 6.0 h | 21 | 124 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 33° | 24° | 5.5 h | 23 | 163 |
| OctoberOct | 23 | 32° | 24° | 4.8 h | 28 | 277 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 31° | 24° | 4.5 h | 27 | 385 |
| DecemberDec | 36 | 30° | 23° | 5.1 h | 22 | 289 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Hat Yai
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 12.0 hours of daylight in Hat Yai, 40 % 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 in Hat Yai: 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.
In October, Hat Yai has about 28 rainy days with 277 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Hat Yai
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 14).
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 and clouds in Hat Yai
How breezy and how cloudy Hat Yai 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.
In October, the wind in Hat Yai typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 89 % of the sky over Hat Yai: mostly overcast, with about 4.8 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 and humidity in Hat Yai
How often the day gets hot in Hat Yai (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hat Yai has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °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 Hat Yai
Weather for your travel dates
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Hat Yai 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.
Hat Yai has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 40) and its weakest during May half-term (score 16).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 16
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 6.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 23
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 40
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 45 min
- Distance
- 10,150 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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Hat Yai vs Songkhla
In October the holiday weather in Hat Yai and Songkhla is about equally good (score 23 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Songkhla as in Hat Yai.
| in October | Hat Yai | Songkhla |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 23 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 28 | 27 |
| Best time | Feb | Jan – Mar |
Through the year
Thailand in October: the best places
In October, Hat Yai ranks 25 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Ko Chang31°29°67
- 3Pattaya31°30°67
- 4Koh Samui31°29°66
- 5Ko Pha-ngan28°29°66
- 6Koh Tao29°29°66
- 7Hua Hin31°29°66
- 8Laem Chabang32°30°65
- 25Hat YaiThis page32°23
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Frequently asked questions about Hat Yai
When is the best time to visit Hat Yai?
The best time to visit Hat Yai is in February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hat Yai?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. December is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Hat Yai?
Rain is frequent all year round except in February; the wettest month is November with 385 mm. The driest month is February with 52 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hat Yai get?
Hat Yai gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.4 hours a day; in November there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Hat Yai in?
Hat Yai is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hat Yai?
A nonstop flight from London to Hat Yai takes about 12 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,150 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Hat Yai?
Hat Yai has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 40) and its weakest during May half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 16, summer holidays 19, October half-term 23, Christmas holidays 40.