Ayutthaya monthly weather and climate
Ayutthaya · Central Thailand · near Bangkok
For walking around Ayutthaya's temples and ruins, the cooler mornings of the November–February dry season are a good option. April brings intense heat. In September and October, rising water in the Chao Phraya River can cause flooding. Flood risk can persist after rain decreases because river levels remain high.
4 mmJan10 mmFeb50 mmMar101 mmApr211 mmMay182 mmJun228 mmJul302 mmAug330 mmSep162 mmOct19 mmNov3 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 (330 mm)
Monthly weather and climate
Use the table below to compare hotter and rainier months. These are historical climate averages, not a forecast for your travel dates or an indication that swimming is allowed or safe.
| Month | Travel rating | Temperature | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ++ Very good | 21~34°C (69.8~93.2°F) | 4 mm | 4 days | 65% | 9 hours | Not applicable |
| February | ++ Very good | 23~35°C (73.4~95°F) | 10 mm | 1 days | 63% | 10 hours | Not applicable |
| March | ++ Very good | 24~36°C (75.2~96.8°F) | 50 mm | 6 days | 62% | 9 hours | Not applicable |
| April | + Good | 25~37°C (77~98.6°F) | 101 mm | 9 days | 63% | 10 hours | Not applicable |
| May | - Not recommended | 25~35°C (77~95°F) | 211 mm | 14 days | 70% | 11 hours | Not applicable |
| June | ± Average | 25~34°C (77~93.2°F) | 182 mm | 14 days | 74% | 10 hours | Not applicable |
| July | - Not recommended | 25~33°C (77~91.4°F) | 228 mm | 18 days | 75% | 8 hours | Not applicable |
| August | - Not recommended | 25~33°C (77~91.4°F) | 302 mm | 17 days | 77% | 7 hours | Not applicable |
| September | - Not recommended | 25~33°C (77~91.4°F) | 330 mm | 18 days | 80% | 7 hours | Not applicable |
| October | - Not recommended | 24~33°C (75.2~91.4°F) | 162 mm | 20 days | 78% | 7 hours | Not applicable |
| November | ++ Very good | 23~33°C (73.4~91.4°F) | 19 mm | 8 days | 70% | 7 hours | Not applicable |
| December | ++ Very good | 21~32°C (69.8~89.6°F) | 3 mm | 2 days | 65% | 7 hours | Not applicable |
| Month | Weather and travel advice |
|---|---|
| January | Dry, comfortable weather brings cool mornings for visiting temples. |
| February | Temperatures rise, but conditions remain dry and comfortable for exploring on foot. |
| March | March temperatures range from 24–36°C, with 50 mm of rainfall. |
| April | The hottest month coincides with Songkran. The intense heat is noticeable when exploring the ruins. |
| May | The rainy season begins with heavy rain. The landscape around the temples turns green. |
| June | Rainy weather continues. Strong heat persists between showers. |
| July | Humid conditions bring frequent showers, and the surroundings of the ruins become lush and green. |
| August | Humidity is high. Heavy rain may cause flooding in some areas. |
| September | This is the wettest month. Water levels in the Chao Phraya River can rise considerably. |
| October | Even as rain decreases, river levels can remain high. There is still a risk of flooding. |
| November | The transition to the dry season brings more comfortable weather. |
| December | Dry, cool weather makes this a good month to visit temples. |