AI-generatedMae Sot at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,190 h
- Rain a year
- 2,792 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 213 m
Climate in Mae Sot
Mae Sot 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 August is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year, Mae Sot is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mae Sot
The best time to visit Mae Sot is from November to January. From February to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 681 mm.
Mae Sot through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mae Sot in the dry season
Oct – May
Fair
- 31–37 °C by day
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Mae Sot in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Poor
- 31–32 °C by day
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 119 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 – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
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: November – January
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1818:05
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 06:04–06:47 · evening 17:36–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:04 · evening 18:18–18:27
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 Mae Sot compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 32° at the start of the month to 33° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 33° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 21° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.6 h |
What is the weather like in Mae Sot in October?
In October, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 139 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 Mae Sot.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min06:18 – 18:05
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 67 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %29 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %52 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %9 %
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 Mae Sot
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Mae Sot: score 71 against 27. In December, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. December has 16 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 71better |
| Daytime high | 33° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6.1 h | 8.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 139 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 10better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mae Sot month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January32° · 8.8 h
In January, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in January54February34° · 9.0 h
In February, Mae Sot is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in February48March36° · 8.3 h
In March, Mae Sot is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in March35April37° · 7.7 h
In April, Mae Sot is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 46 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 Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in April7May35° · 5.0 h
In May, Mae Sot is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 25 days, adding up to 287 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in May18June32° · 2.9 h
In June, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 541 mm. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in June26July31° · 2.0 h
In July, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 681 mm. On about 21 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 Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in July27August31° · 2.1 h
In August, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.1 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 31 days, totalling 640 mm. On about 19 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 Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in August21September32° · 3.6 h
In September, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 404 mm. On about 25 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 Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in September27October33° · 6.1 h
In October, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 139 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 Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in October64November32° · 8.3 h
In November, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 26 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 Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in November71December31° · 8.5 h
In December, Mae Sot is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mae Sot.
Mae Sot in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mae Sot
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 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (16°), the warmest in May (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 265 days a year, mostly from April to November.
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 | 67 | 32° | 16° | 8.8 h | 1 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 34° | 17° | 9.0 h | 1 | 6 |
| MarchMar | 48 | 36° | 20° | 8.3 h | 3 | 14 |
| AprilApr | 35 | 37° | 23° | 7.7 h | 9 | 46 |
| MayMay | 7 | 35° | 24° | 5.0 h | 25 | 287 |
| JuneJun | 18 | 32° | 24° | 2.9 h | 30 | 541 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 31° | 24° | 2.0 h | 31 | 681 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 31° | 23° | 2.1 h | 31 | 640 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 32° | 24° | 3.6 h | 28 | 404 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 33° | 23° | 6.1 h | 17 | 139 |
| NovemberNov | 64 | 32° | 20° | 8.3 h | 4 | 25 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 31° | 17° | 8.5 h | 1 | 4 |
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
16.72° N, 98.57° E · 213 m · Asia/Bangkok
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mae Sot
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 6.1 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Mae Sot, 52 % 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 Mae Sot: 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, Mae Sot has about 17 rainy days with 139 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mae Sot
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 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 Mae Sot
How breezy and how cloudy Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot typically peaks at 9 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 67 % of the sky over Mae Sot: mostly cloudy, with about 6.1 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 Mae Sot
How often the day gets hot in Mae Sot (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, Mae Sot has about 29 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
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Weather for your travel dates
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Mae Sot 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.
Mae Sot has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during May half-term (score 9).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 37 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 9
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 34 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 27
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 2.1 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
- 69
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 32 °C by day
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 11 h 35 min
- Distance
- 9,170 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.
Good to know: Thailand
- Currency
- Thai Baht (THB)
- Language
- Thai
- Sockets
- Type A, B, C, F · 220 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +66
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Mae Sot vs Mawlamyine
In October the holiday weather in Mae Sot and Mawlamyine is about equally good (score 27 vs 23). During the day it is about as warm in Mawlamyine as in Mae Sot.
| in October | Mae Sot | Mawlamyine |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 27 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 33° | 33° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 21 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Dec – Jan |
Through the year
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Thailand in October: the best places
In October, Mae Sot ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Mae Sot
When is the best time to visit Mae Sot?
The best time to visit Mae Sot 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 Mae Sot?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 23 °C. August is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Mae Sot?
The rainy season is from June to September; the wettest month is July with 681 mm. The driest month is December with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mae Sot get?
Mae Sot gets around 2,190 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.0 hours a day; in July there are 2.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Mae Sot in?
Mae Sot is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mae Sot?
A nonstop flight from London to Mae Sot takes about 11 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,170 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mae Sot?
Mae Sot has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 69) and its weakest during May half-term (score 9). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 9, summer holidays 27, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 69.