AI-generatedPrachuap Khiri Khan at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 35°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,280 h
- Rain a year
- 1,693 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Prachuap Khiri Khan 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 31 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Prachuap Khiri Khan is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Prachuap Khiri Khan
The best time to visit Prachuap Khiri Khan is from December to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to February. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 262 mm.
Prachuap Khiri Khan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Excellent
- 31–35 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Prachuap Khiri Khan in the rainy season
May – Oct
Fair
- 32–35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 159 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
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
Good
Best time to visit: December – February
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1018:03
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 05:57–06:38 · evening 17:35–18:16
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:49–05:57 · 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.7 h |
What is the weather like in Prachuap Khiri Khan in October?
In October, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °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 26 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 28 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 53 min06:10 – 18:03
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 84 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %86 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- 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
Compare two months in Prachuap Khiri Khan
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 Prachuap Khiri Khan: score 93 against 62. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 1 °C cooler in December. December has 22 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 93better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 29.1° | 27.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 7.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 26 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 262 mm | 22 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 20better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Prachuap Khiri Khan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January31° · Sea 27° · 7.3 h
In January, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 24 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in January88February32° · Sea 28° · 8.3 h
In February, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 25 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in February72March33° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In March, Prachuap Khiri Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 82 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, March is a good month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in March58April35° · Sea 30° · 8.0 h
In April, Prachuap Khiri Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 124 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in April54May35° · Sea 30° · 6.5 h
In May, Prachuap Khiri Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 214 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in May54June34° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h
In June, Prachuap Khiri Khan is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °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 26 days, totalling 181 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in June56July33° · Sea 29° · 4.4 h
In July, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 203 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in July57August33° · Sea 29° · 4.5 h
In August, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 196 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in August56September33° · Sea 29° · 4.6 h
In September, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °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 27 days, totalling 255 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 a so-so month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in September62October32° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In October, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °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 26 days, totalling 262 mm. On about 28 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in October76November32° · Sea 29° · 6.5 h
In November, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 89 mm in total. On about 25 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in November93December31° · Sea 28° · 7.0 h
In December, Prachuap Khiri Khan is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 27.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 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, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Prachuap Khiri Khan.
Prachuap Khiri Khan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Prachuap Khiri Khan
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 January (21°), the warmest in May (26°). 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 336 days a year.
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 | 91 | 31° | 21° | 27.3° | 7.3 h | 5 | 35 |
| FebruaryFeb | 88 | 32° | 22° | 27.9° | 8.3 h | 6 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 33° | 24° | 28.8° | 8.1 h | 13 | 82 |
| AprilApr | 58 | 35° | 25° | 29.8° | 8.0 h | 19 | 124 |
| MayMay | 54 | 35° | 26° | 30.2° | 6.5 h | 27 | 214 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 34° | 26° | 29.6° | 4.9 h | 26 | 181 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 33° | 25° | 29.2° | 4.4 h | 27 | 203 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 33° | 25° | 28.9° | 4.5 h | 27 | 196 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 33° | 25° | 29.0° | 4.6 h | 27 | 255 |
| OctoberOct | 62 | 32° | 24° | 29.1° | 5.1 h | 26 | 262 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 32° | 23° | 28.7° | 6.5 h | 13 | 89 |
| DecemberDec | 93 | 31° | 22° | 27.8° | 7.0 h | 4 | 22 |
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
11.82° N, 99.78° E · 13 m · Asia/Bangkok
Sea temperature in Prachuap Khiri Khan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.7 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Prachuap Khiri Khan ranges from 27.3 °C in January to 30.2 °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 29.4 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 27.3° | 26.4° | 28.5° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 27.9° | 27.1° | 28.6° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.8° | 29.2° | 30.3° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.2° | 29.4° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 28.8° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.2° | 28.5° | 29.8° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.6° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.1° | 28.6° | 29.7° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.7° | 28.0° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.8° | 26.9° | 28.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Prachuap Khiri Khan
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 5.1 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Prachuap Khiri Khan, 43 % 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan: 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, Prachuap Khiri Khan has about 26 rainy days with 262 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Prachuap Khiri Khan
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 April (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 and clouds in Prachuap Khiri Khan
How breezy and how cloudy Prachuap Khiri Khan 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
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.
In October, cloud covers on average 84 % of the sky over Prachuap Khiri Khan: mostly overcast, with about 5.1 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 and humidity in Prachuap Khiri Khan
How often the day gets hot in Prachuap Khiri Khan (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, Prachuap Khiri Khan has about 28 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Prachuap Khiri Khan 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.
Prachuap Khiri Khan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 54).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 54
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 62
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 92
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 10 min
- Distance
- 9,680 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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Prachuap Khiri Khan vs Hua Hin
In October the holiday weather in Prachuap Khiri Khan and Hua Hin is about equally good (score 62 vs 66). During the day Hua Hin is 1 °C cooler than Prachuap Khiri Khan. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Prachuap Khiri Khan | Hua Hin |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 62 | 66 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 26 | 23 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Prachuap Khiri Khan
When is the best time to visit Prachuap Khiri Khan?
The best time to visit Prachuap Khiri Khan 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan?
The sea temperature in Prachuap Khiri Khan ranges from 27.3 °C in January to 30.2 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Prachuap Khiri Khan in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Prachuap Khiri Khan?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Prachuap Khiri Khan?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is October with 262 mm. The driest month is December with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Prachuap Khiri Khan get?
Prachuap Khiri Khan gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.3 hours a day; in July there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Prachuap Khiri Khan in?
Prachuap Khiri Khan is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Prachuap Khiri Khan?
A nonstop flight from London to Prachuap Khiri Khan takes about 12 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,680 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Prachuap Khiri Khan?
Prachuap Khiri Khan has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 92) and its weakest during May half-term (score 54). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 54, summer holidays 57, October half-term 62, Christmas holidays 92.