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Si Racha weather & best time to visit

City break

Si Racha at a glance

Best time
Dec – Feb
Warmest month
Apr · 34°
Warmest sea
May · 30.7°
Sunshine a year
2,400 h
Rain a year
1,253 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+7
Elevation
0 m

Climate in Si Racha

Si Racha 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 December is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year, Si Racha is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Si Racha

The best time to visit Si Racha is from December to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from November to March. From April to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 236 mm.

Si Racha through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Si Racha in the dry season

Nov – Apr

57

Fair

  • 31–34 °C by day
  • Sea 29 °C
  • 7.8 h of sun a day
  • 48 rainy days in all

Si Racha in the rainy season

May – Oct

25

Poor

  • 32–33 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 5.3 h of sun a day
  • 136 rainy days in all

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 – May

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

May – Oct

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Si Racha for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

29

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: December – February

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 32°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:0617:58

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 05:53–06:35 · evening 17:29–18:11
Blue hour
Morning 05:45–05:53 · evening 18:11–18:19

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 Si Racha compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea cools from 30° to 29°. The days get 0.3 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high32°32°
Night-time low25°25°
Sea30°29°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Si Racha in October?

In October, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 195 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 Si Racha.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 51 min06:06 – 17:58
UV index
11 · 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
79 %on averageAll months
Hot days
29 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+7offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %40 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %45 %
  • 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

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Si Racha

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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December has the better holiday weather in Si Racha: score 71 against 29. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in December. December has 19 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.

October vs December, Si Racha
MonthOctoberDecember
Holiday weather score2971better
Daytime high32°31°
Night-time low25°24°
Sea29.5°28.0°
Sunshine5.7 h7.5 hbetter
Rainy days223better
Rainfall195 mm12 mmbetter
Muggy days3120better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Si Racha month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

69January31° · Sea 27° · 7.8 h

In January, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 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, January is a good month for a holiday in Si Racha.

Si Racha in January
63February32° · Sea 28° · 7.9 h

In February, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Si Racha.

Si Racha in February
48March32° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h

In March, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Si Racha.

Si Racha in March
33April34° · Sea 30° · 8.1 h

In April, Si Racha is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 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 Si Racha.

Si Racha in April
23May33° · Sea 31° · 6.4 h

In May, Si Racha is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 154 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 Si Racha.

Si Racha in May
22June33° · Sea 30° · 5.2 h

In June, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 119 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 Si Racha.

Si Racha in June
25July32° · Sea 30° · 5.0 h

In July, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 30 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 Si Racha.

Si Racha in July
25August32° · Sea 30° · 4.8 h

In August, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 132 mm. On about 30 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 Si Racha.

Si Racha in August
28September32° · Sea 30° · 4.9 h

In September, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °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 25 days, totalling 236 mm. On about 28 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 Si Racha.

Si Racha in September
29October32° · Sea 30° · 5.7 h

In October, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 195 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 Si Racha.

Si Racha in October
55November32° · Sea 29° · 7.4 h

In November, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 56 mm. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Si Racha.

Si Racha in November
71December31° · Sea 28° · 7.5 h

In December, Si Racha is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 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 a good month for a holiday in Si Racha.

Si Racha in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Si Racha

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 25°. 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 (24°), the warmest in April (28°). 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 337 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 32°Night 25°Sea 30°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan6931°24°27.4°7.8 h521
FebruaryFeb6332°25°28.0°7.9 h630
MarchMar4832°27°29.0°8.1 h1161
AprilApr3334°28°30.2°8.1 h1599
MayMay2333°27°30.7°6.4 h22154
JuneJun2233°27°30.2°5.2 h21119
JulyJul2532°27°29.8°5.0 h23139
AugustAug2532°27°29.5°4.8 h23132
SeptemberSep2832°26°29.5°4.9 h25236
OctoberOct2932°25°29.5°5.7 h22195
NovemberNov5532°25°29.1°7.4 h956
DecemberDec7131°24°28.0°7.5 h312

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

13.17° N, 100.93° E · 0 m · Asia/Bangkok

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Si Racha

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October29.5°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.1 °C

Swimming season: all year

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 29.5°8 in 10 years 29.1° – 30.1°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Si Racha ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 30.7 °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 30.0 and 31.4 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan27.4°26.4°28.7°warm
FebruaryFeb28.0°27.2°28.8°warm
MarchMar29.0°28.4°29.6°very warm
AprilApr30.2°29.6°30.7°very warm
MayMay30.7°30.0°31.4°very warm
JuneJun30.2°29.3°30.8°very warm
JulyJul29.8°29.1°30.5°very warm
AugustAug29.5°29.0°30.3°very warm
SeptemberSep29.5°28.9°30.1°very warm
OctoberOct29.5°29.1°30.1°very warm
NovemberNov29.1°28.4°29.7°very warm
DecemberDec28.0°27.1°29.2°warm
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Si Racha

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,400 hours
Sunniest month
Mar · 8.1 h a day
Least sunshine
Aug · 4.8 h a day
OctoberSunshine 5.7 hDaylight 11.9 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 5.7 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Si Racha, 48 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 14 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Si Racha: 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.

Per year
1,253 mm on 184 days
Wettest month
Sep · 236 mm
Driest month
Dec · 12 mm
OctoberRainy days 22Rainfall 195 mm

In October, Si Racha has about 22 rainy days with 195 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Si Racha

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 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 Si Racha

How breezy and how cloudy Si Racha 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.

Year average
14 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 11 km/hBeaufort 2
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Si Racha typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

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.

Year average
69 % · mostly cloudy
Clearest month
Feb · 41 %
Cloudiest month
Aug · 90 %
OctoberCloud cover 79 %Sunshine 5.7 h

In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over Si Racha: mostly cloudy, with about 5.7 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 Si Racha

How often the day gets hot in Si Racha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
336 days
Hottest month
Apr · 34 °C
Hot months
All year

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 29Daytime high 32 °C

In October, Si Racha 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 Si Racha

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Si Racha 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.

Si Racha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 70) and its weakest during May half-term (score 23).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    38

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 8.1 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    23

    Poor

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 31 °C
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    25

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 23 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • October half-term

    Oct

    29

    Poor

    • 32 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 5.7 h of sun a day
    • 22 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    70

    GoodBest holidays

    • 31 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 7.7 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 12 h 5 min
Distance
9,630 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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Si Racha vs Laem Chabang

In October the holiday weather in Si Racha and Laem Chabang is about equally good (score 29 vs 29). During the day it is about as warm in Laem Chabang as in Si Racha. The sea is about equally warm.

Si Racha vs Laem Chabang, in October
in OctoberSi RachaLaem Chabang
Holiday weather score2929
Daytime high32°32°
Sea30°30°
Sunshine6 h6 h
Rainy days2222
Best timeDec – FebNov – Mar

Through the year

OctoberSi Racha 32°Laem Chabang 32°
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In October, Si Racha ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Ko Chang31°29°67
  3. 3Ko Kut31°29°67
  4. 4Hua Hin31°29°66
  5. 5Koh Tao29°29°66
  6. 6Ko Pha-ngan28°29°66
  7. 7Koh Samui31°29°66
  8. 8Laem Chabang32°30°65
  9. 24Si RachaThis page32°30°29
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Frequently asked questions about Si Racha

When is the best time to visit Si Racha?

The best time to visit Si Racha 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 Si Racha?

The sea temperature in Si Racha ranges from 27.4 °C in January to 30.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.

Can you swim in Si Racha in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Si Racha?

April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 28 °C. December is the coolest month at 31 °C.

When does it rain most in Si Racha?

The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is September with 236 mm. The driest month is December with 12 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Si Racha get?

Si Racha gets around 2,400 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.1 hours a day; in August there are 4.8 hours a day.

What time zone is Si Racha in?

Si Racha is on UTC+7 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Si Racha?

A nonstop flight from London to Si Racha takes about 12 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,630 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Si Racha?

Si Racha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 70) and its weakest during May half-term (score 23). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 23, summer holidays 25, October half-term 29, Christmas holidays 70.