24Β° to 30Β°
Unsettled Start
The tail end of the rainy season, some years bring torrential rain in the first half, others stay comparatively calm.
β Umbrella handy𧳠Flexible plans help
25Β° to 31Β°
Driest & Coolest
The most comfortable month of the year, with the lowest humidity and just a touch less heat than March or April.
βοΈ SunscreenποΈ Beach days
25Β° to 32Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and pleasant, though the heat is climbing toward the hotter months ahead.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
26Β° to 33Β°
Hot & Dry
The dry season's last month, hot but with lower rain totals than most of the year.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβοΈ Sunscreen
26Β° to 33Β°
Rains Return
The hottest month of the year, as showers start becoming a regular presence again.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
26Β° to 33Β°
On-and-Off Showers
Long dry, intensely hot spells alternate with days of frequent rain, it can go either way.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
25Β° to 33Β°
Hot & Showery
Similar to June, with intense heat between rain showers that can arrive most days some weeks.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
25Β° to 33Β°
Steady Showers
Rain remains a regular but not overwhelming presence, with intense heat in between.
β Umbrella handyπ¦ Insect repellent
25Β° to 33Β°
Rains Build
Showers become more frequent as the calmer mid-year stretch gives way to the approaching monsoon peak.
β Umbrella handyπ¦ Insect repellent
24Β° to 32Β°
Monsoon Peak Begins
The retreating monsoon sets in hard, with much heavier, more frequent rain than the months before it.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 30Β°
Torrential Peak
Typically the wettest, stormiest month of the year, with real torrential rain and the thickest cloud cover.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
24Β° to 29Β°
Still Torrential
Nearly as wet as November, with heavy rain and overcast skies common throughout the month.
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Songkhla?›
Songkhla's monsoon season runs roughly from October through December, with November historically the wettest, averaging around 574mm of rain across 23 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Songkhla?›
February through April is historically Songkhla's driest, most comfortable stretch, with the lowest humidity and the calmest weather for the beach at Samila.
What is the least favorable time to visit Songkhla?›
November is typically the worst month of the year, with genuinely torrential rain, though October and December can bring similarly heavy downpours.
Which month has the most rain in Songkhla?›
November is historically the wettest month, averaging around 574mm of rain across 23 days.
Which month is the driest in Songkhla?›
February and March are historically tied as the driest months, each averaging around 61mm of rain.
How hot does Songkhla get?›
May is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Songkhla during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around October through December, when the retreating monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Is Songkhla's rainy season different from Phuket's?›
Yes. Facing the Gulf of Thailand, Songkhla catches its heaviest rain from the retreating northeast monsoon in October through December, opposite the timing of west-coast destinations like Phuket or Krabi, which peak earlier in the year.
How do I get to Songkhla?›
Songkhla has no airport of its own. Hat Yai International (HDY), about 45km southwest, is the nearest, with a roughly 45-minute drive or a bus connection into town.
Is Songkhla home to a notable lake?›
Yes. Songkhla Lake, actually a brackish lagoon system, is the largest natural lake in Thailand, separated from the Gulf of Thailand by a 75km sand spit and home to large flocks of migratory birds.