The best times to visit Old City for ideal weather are

November 19th to February 18th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Old City Travel Info

Weather in Old City

Temperature

Average temperatures in Old City vary somewhat. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot for most of the year with a fair chance of precipitation about half of the year. The area is less temperate than some — in the 23rd percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Old City, the hottest months are April, May, and then June. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally mid April where highs are regularly around 99.8°F (37.7°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 76.1°F (24.5°C) at night.

Old City Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Old City Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Old City Perceived Temperature (F)

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Old City Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Old City Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 86 71.6 60.2
Feb 92 76 62.4
Mar 95.4 80.8 67.7
Apr 98 85.3 74.2
May 94.3 83.2 75.5
Jun 92.5 82.7 76.1
Jul 90.4 81.5 75.6
Aug 89.9 80.8 75.1
Sep 90.6 80.8 74.7
Oct 89.7 79.6 72.8
Nov 88.5 76.9 68.2
Dec 85.3 72.5 62.4

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 30 22 15.7
Feb 33.3 24.4 16.9
Mar 35.2 27.1 19.8
Apr 36.7 29.6 23.4
May 34.6 28.4 24.2
Jun 33.6 28.2 24.5
Jul 32.4 27.5 24.2
Aug 32.2 27.1 23.9
Sep 32.6 27.1 23.7
Oct 32.1 26.4 22.7
Nov 31.4 24.9 20.1
Dec 29.6 22.5 16.9

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Old City are February, December, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around mid January. For example, on the week of January 15th there are no days of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in early to mid August with an average of 4 days of significant precipitation the week of August 6th.

When can you find snow in Old City? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Old City.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Old City (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 4% 0 0.7
Feb 2% 0 0.3
Mar 5% 0 0.7
Apr 17% 0 2.3
May 39% 0 7.8
Jun 30% 0 4.5
Jul 38% 0 5.9
Aug 51% 0 9.3
Sep 47% 0 8.6
Oct 28% 0 5.4
Nov 10% 0 1.6
Dec 3% 0 0.4

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 4 0 1.8
Feb 2 0 0.8
Mar 5 0 1.8
Apr 17 0 5.8
May 39 0 19.8
Jun 30 0 11.4
Jul 38 0 15
Aug 51 0 23.6
Sep 47 0 21.8
Oct 28 0 13.7
Nov 10 0 4.1
Dec 3 0 1

 

Humidity and Wind

Old City has some very humid months, and slightly dry months in the opposite season. The least humid month is March (38.8% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (71.7%).

Wind in Old City is usually extremely calm. The windiest month is April, followed by June and May. April’s average wind speed of around 4.1 knots (4.8 MPH or 7.7 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early May where average top sustained speeds reach 13.9 knots, which is considered a moderate breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Old City.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 2.2 Barely noticeable 7 Gentle breeze
Feb 2.5 Barely noticeable 7.4 Gentle breeze
Mar 3.2 Barely noticeable 9.1 Gentle breeze
Apr 4.1 Light breeze 12.3 Significant breeze
May 4 Light breeze 12.8 Gentle breeze
Jun 4.1 Light breeze 11.5 Significant breeze
Jul 3.8 Barely noticeable 11.1 Gentle breeze
Aug 3.3 Barely noticeable 10.1 Gentle breeze
Sep 3.2 Barely noticeable 10 Gentle breeze
Oct 2.9 Barely noticeable 8.6 Gentle breeze
Nov 2.6 Barely noticeable 7.8 Gentle breeze
Dec 2.3 Barely noticeable 6.8 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 54.8%
Feb 42%
Mar 38.8%
Apr 43.9%
May 60.7%
Jun 64.1%
Jul 67.8%
Aug 71.4%
Sep 71.7%
Oct 67.6%
Nov 61.7%
Dec 58.6%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Old City?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for Thailand; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Nov 27, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Old City, Thailand is January, followed by July and February. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Old City in May. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is very reliable. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 65.5 in May means 65.5% of the tourists vs. January.

 

 

Overall Old City Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 99.8°F (37.7°C) and 93.6°F (34.2°C) with warmer temperatures in the later months. Rain is somewhat common with 2 to 12 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the slowest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for deals.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 9 to 16 days of precipitation per month. June – August is fairly slow season for tourism in Old City, so lodging and other accommodations may cost slightly less.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 91.1°F (32.8°C) and 86.2°F (30.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a significant amount: 3 to 14 days per month. Tourism is the second busiest during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be slightly higher priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Old City to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 95.6°F (35.3°C) and 84.1°F (28.9°C). On average, it rains or snows a very small amount: 0 to 1 times per month. These times of year are the busiest with tourists.

 

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