AI-generatedHua Hin at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 34°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,113 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Hua Hin
Hua Hin 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 34 °C, while November is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Hua Hin is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – March
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
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Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Hua Hin in October?
In October, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 197 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 52 min06:10 – 18:02
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on average
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Bangkok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %37 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Hua Hin
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Hua Hin ranges from 27.1 °C in January to 30.5 °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. In October the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.8 and 31.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.1° | 26.1° | 28.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.7° | 26.9° | 28.5° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 30.0° | 29.5° | 30.4° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.5° | 29.8° | 31.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.1° | 29.1° | 30.8° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.6° | 28.9° | 30.5° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.4° | 28.8° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.0° | 29.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.7° | 26.8° | 29.0° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Hua Hin
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 5.2 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Hua Hin, 44 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Hua Hin
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 it, 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.
Rain in Hua Hin: 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, Hua Hin has about 23 rainy days with 197 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 93 | 30° | 22° | 27.1° | 6.9 h | 3 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 94 | 32° | 23° | 27.7° | 8.0 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 82 | 33° | 25° | 28.8° | 8.0 h | 7 | 49 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 34° | 26° | 30.0° | 7.8 h | 13 | 69 |
| MayMay | 62 | 33° | 26° | 30.5° | 6.3 h | 21 | 129 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 32° | 26° | 30.1° | 4.7 h | 19 | 103 |
| JulyJul | 64 | 31° | 25° | 29.6° | 4.3 h | 22 | 140 |
| AugustAug | 64 | 31° | 25° | 29.4° | 4.3 h | 23 | 133 |
| SeptemberSep | 66 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 4.8 h | 24 | 186 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 29° | 24° | 29.4° | 5.2 h | 23 | 197 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 6.4 h | 9 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 29° | 23° | 27.7° | 6.5 h | 2 | 13 |
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)
12.57° N, 99.96° E · 10 m · Asia/Bangkok
Best time to visit Hua Hin
The best time to visit Hua Hin is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to March. In April it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is October with 197 mm.
Hua Hin through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hua Hin in the dry season
Nov – Mar
Excellent
- 29–33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Hua Hin in the rainy season
Apr – Oct
Good
- 29–34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 145 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hua Hin for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
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
Apr
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Apr – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Hua Hin month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
93January30° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In January, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in January94February32° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In February, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in February82March33° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In March, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 49 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in March69April34° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In April, Hua Hin is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 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, April is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in April62May33° · Sea 31° · 6 h
In May, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 129 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in May61June32° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 103 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in June64July31° · Sea 30° · 4 h
In July, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 31 °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 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in July64August31° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In August, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 133 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in August66September30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 186 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in September67October29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In October, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 197 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in October84November29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 61 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
Hua Hin in November92December29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In December, Hua Hin is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hua Hin.
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Hua Hin vs. Pattaya
In October the holiday weather in Hua Hin and Pattaya is about equally good (score 67 vs. 67). During the day Pattaya is 1 °C warmer than Hua Hin. The sea in Pattaya is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Hua Hin | Pattaya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 67 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 23 | 23 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
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- 8Bangkok31°34
Planning a trip to Hua Hin
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 5 min
- Distance
- 9,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
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.
Frequently asked questions about Hua Hin
When is the best time to visit Hua Hin?
The best time to visit Hua Hin is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Hua Hin?
The sea temperature in Hua Hin ranges from 27.1 °C in January to 30.5 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Hua Hin in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Hua Hin?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 26 °C. November is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Hua Hin?
Rain is most frequent from April to October; the wettest month is October with 197 mm. The driest month is December with 13 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hua Hin get?
Hua Hin gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.0 hours a day; in July there are 4.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Hua Hin in?
Hua Hin uses the time zone Asia/Bangkok, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hua Hin?
A nonstop flight from London to Hua Hin 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.
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