AI-generatedUdon Thani at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- Apr · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 1,528 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 177 m
Climate in Udon Thani
Udon Thani 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 December is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Udon Thani is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Udon Thani
The best time to visit Udon Thani is from November to January. From March to July it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is August with 324 mm.
Udon Thani through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Udon Thani in the dry season
Oct – Apr
Fair
- 30–37 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Udon Thani in the rainy season
May – Sep
Poor
- 32–35 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 120 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
Mar – Jul
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Sep
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – January
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0117:48
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 05:48–06:30 · evening 17:19–18:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:39–05:48 · evening 18:01–18:09
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 Udon Thani 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 0.5 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.5 h |
What is the weather like in Udon Thani in October?
In October, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:01 – 17:48
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 29 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+7offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %35 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %62 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %44 %
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
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December has the better holiday weather in Udon Thani: score 78 against 43. In December, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. December has 11 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 78better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 17° |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 99 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 29 | 5better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Udon Thani month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
73January31° · 7.4 h
In January, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in January59February33° · 7.9 h
In February, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in February40March35° · 7.1 h
In March, Udon Thani is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 30 mm. 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 so-so month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in March31April37° · 7.3 h
In April, Udon Thani is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 65 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, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in April11May35° · 6.4 h
In May, Udon Thani is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 197 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in May15June34° · 5.2 h
In June, Udon Thani is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 209 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 Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in June16July33° · 4.1 h
In July, Udon Thani is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 267 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in July20August32° · 4.2 h
In August, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 324 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 not an ideal month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in August23September32° · 5.1 h
In September, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 289 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 Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in September43October32° · 6.7 h
In October, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 99 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, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in October67November32° · 7.6 h
In November, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 24 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 Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in November78December30° · 7.5 h
In December, Udon Thani is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Udon Thani.
Udon Thani in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Udon Thani
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 29 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (17°), the warmest in June (25°). 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 259 days a year, mostly from March 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 | 73 | 31° | 17° | 7.4 h | 2 | 7 |
| FebruaryFeb | 59 | 33° | 19° | 7.9 h | 3 | 14 |
| MarchMar | 40 | 35° | 22° | 7.1 h | 6 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 31 | 37° | 25° | 7.3 h | 10 | 65 |
| MayMay | 11 | 35° | 25° | 6.4 h | 21 | 197 |
| JuneJun | 15 | 34° | 25° | 5.2 h | 22 | 209 |
| JulyJul | 16 | 33° | 25° | 4.1 h | 26 | 267 |
| AugustAug | 20 | 32° | 25° | 4.2 h | 27 | 324 |
| SeptemberSep | 23 | 32° | 25° | 5.1 h | 25 | 289 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 32° | 23° | 6.7 h | 12 | 99 |
| NovemberNov | 67 | 32° | 20° | 7.6 h | 3 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 78 | 30° | 17° | 7.5 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
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Sunshine hours in Udon Thani
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 6.7 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Udon Thani, 57 % 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 Udon Thani: 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, Udon Thani has about 12 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Udon Thani
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 and clouds in Udon Thani
How breezy and how cloudy Udon Thani 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 Udon Thani typically peaks at 10 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 58 % of the sky over Udon Thani: variable cloud, with about 6.7 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 and humidity in Udon Thani
How often the day gets hot in Udon Thani (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, Udon Thani 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
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Udon Thani 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.
Udon Thani has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 12).
- 34
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 12
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 35 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 19
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.5 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 50 min
- Distance
- 9,380 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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Udon Thani vs Vientiane
In October the holiday weather in Udon Thani and Vientiane is about equally good (score 43 vs 46). During the day it is about as warm in Vientiane as in Udon Thani.
| in October | Udon Thani | Vientiane |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 43 | 46 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Feb |
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Frequently asked questions about Udon Thani
When is the best time to visit Udon Thani?
The best time to visit Udon Thani 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 Udon Thani?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 25 °C. December is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Udon Thani?
The rainy season is from May to September; the wettest month is August with 324 mm. The driest month is December with 4 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Udon Thani get?
Udon Thani gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.9 hours a day; in July there are 4.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Udon Thani in?
Udon Thani is on UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Udon Thani?
A nonstop flight from London to Udon Thani takes about 11 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 9,380 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Udon Thani?
Udon Thani has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 34, May half-term 12, summer holidays 19, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 76.