Buri Ram: monthly weather and climate
Buri Ram · Northeastern Thailand · Isan
Buri Ram has cooler mornings during the November–February dry season, while April brings intense heat to the plateau. Rain during the wet season turns the rice fields green. September is the wettest month, and flooding in some areas can affect plans for visiting temples and exploring 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
Compare the table below to see which months are hotter or wetter. These are historical climate averages; they do not provide a forecast for your travel dates or tell you whether swimming will be permitted or safe.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine hours | 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 | The weather is cool and dry, with refreshing mornings on the Khorat Plateau. |
| February | Temperatures rise quickly, but conditions remain pleasant for visiting temples. |
| March | The weather becomes hotter and showers begin. The dry Isan plains turn brown. |
| April | This is the hottest month and coincides with Songkran. Intense heat extends across the plateau. |
| May | The rainy season begins. Rice seedlings grow and the landscape turns green. |
| June | This is a rainy period, with weather suited to growing rice. |
| July | Humid weather brings frequent showers across the Isan plains. |
| August | Heavy rain leaves green rice fields stretching around Buri Ram. |
| September | This is the wettest month. Heavy rain can cause flooding in some areas. |
| October | Rain decreases as the rice harvest approaches, and the weather becomes more pleasant. |
| November | Clearer skies arrive as the dry season approaches. This is also the rice harvest period. |
| December | This is the coldest month, but the cool, dry weather makes it pleasant for travelling around the plateau. |