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When to go · Ban Kai

Ban Kai in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf coast)). Across Thailand: Rain eases in Bangkok and the north late in the month; the Gulf islands start their wet season.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
average high / low
Rain days
17
Crowds
Low
Thailand overall
Prices
Low
Thailand overall

Verdict

MixedThailand month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf coast)). Across Thailand: Rain eases in Bangkok and the north late in the month; the Gulf islands start their wet season.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • Ban KaiHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 17 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Thailand overall
Low
Prices · Thailand overall
Low

Thailand overall: Rain eases in Bangkok and the north late in the month; the Gulf islands start their wet season.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Ban Kai, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Feb: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 25 °C (77 °F)

    Feb: 25 °C (77 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 17

    Feb: 3 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Feb: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Feb: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Feb: 0

October: Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf coast)). Across Thailand: Rain eases in Bangkok and the north late in the month; the Gulf islands start their wet season.

February: Inside Ban Kai's best window: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf coast).

Ban Kai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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