Buriram monthly weather and climate
Buri Ram · North-eastern Thailand, Isaan
Buriram has cooler mornings during its November-to-February dry season, while April brings intense heat on the plateau. Rain turns the paddy fields green during the rainy season. September is the wettest month, and flooding in some areas can affect plans for exploring temples and the plateau.
8 mmJan10 mmFeb56 mmMar81 mmApr203 mmMay198 mmJun224 mmJul254 mmAug302 mmSep107 mmOct30 mmNov13 mmDec
When are the dry and rainy seasons?
- Best time to visit
- Nov–Feb
- Dry season
- Nov–Feb
- Rainy season
- May–Oct
- Hottest month
- Apr (37°C)
- Wettest month
- Sep (302 mm)
Monthly weather and climate
Use the table below to compare hotter and wetter months. These are historical climate averages, so they do not give a forecast for your travel dates or tell you whether you will be able to swim.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ++ Very good | 18~31°C | 8 mm | 1 days | 62% | 8 hours | Not applicable |
| February | ++ Very good | 20~34°C | 10 mm | 2 days | 58% | 8 hours | Not applicable |
| March | + Good | 23~36°C | 56 mm | 5 days | 58% | 8 hours | Not applicable |
| April | + Good | 24~37°C | 81 mm | 8 days | 62% | 8 hours | Not applicable |
| May | - Not recommended | 24~35°C | 203 mm | 15 days | 70% | 7 hours | Not applicable |
| June | ± Average | 25~34°C | 198 mm | 14 days | 72% | 6 hours | Not applicable |
| July | - Not recommended | 24~33°C | 224 mm | 16 days | 74% | 5 hours | Not applicable |
| August | - Not recommended | 24~33°C | 254 mm | 18 days | 76% | 5 hours | Not applicable |
| September | - Not recommended | 24~32°C | 302 mm | 22 days | 80% | 5 hours | Not applicable |
| October | + Good | 23~31°C | 107 mm | 14 days | 76% | 6 hours | Not applicable |
| November | ++ Very good | 21~31°C | 30 mm | 4 days | 66% | 7 hours | Not applicable |
| December | ++ Very good | 18~30°C | 13 mm | 1 days | 60% | 8 hours | Not applicable |
| Month | Weather and travel advice |
|---|---|
| January | It is cool and dry. Mornings on the Khorat Plateau feel fresh. |
| February | Temperatures rise quickly, but remain pleasant. This is a good time to explore temples. |
| March | The weather becomes hot and showers begin to arrive. The dry Isaan plains turn brown. |
| April | The hottest month coincides with the Songkran festival. Intense heat also affects the plateau. |
| May | The rainy season begins. Rice seedlings grow and the landscape turns green. |
| June | Rainy weather provides good conditions for rice to grow. |
| July | Humid weather brings frequent showers across the Isaan plains. |
| August | Heavy rain falls, with green paddy fields stretching out around Buriram. |
| September | This is the wettest month. Heavy rain can cause flooding in some areas. |
| October | Rain eases and the weather becomes more pleasant as the rice harvest approaches. |
| November | Skies clear as the dry season approaches. This is also the rice harvest period. |
| December | This is the coldest month, but cool, dry conditions make it pleasant for travelling around the plateau. |