When to go · Jom Jang
Jom Jang in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jun–Oct (rainy, Mekong high).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- Low
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- Low
- Thailand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jun–Oct (rainy, Mekong high).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Jom Jang's best window: Nov–Feb (cool and dry, sunflowers in bloom).
- DecemberGreatInside Jom Jang's best window: Nov–Feb (cool and dry, sunflowers in bloom).
- JanuaryGreatInside Jom Jang's best window: Nov–Feb (cool and dry, sunflowers in bloom).
- FebruaryGreatInside Jom Jang's best window: Nov–Feb (cool and dry, sunflowers in bloom).
Weather in October
- Jom JangHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 72 °F (22 °C), rain on about 7 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 Jom Jang, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Jan: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 7
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 0
October: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot), Jun–Oct (rainy, Mekong high).
January: Inside Jom Jang's best window: Nov–Feb (cool and dry, sunflowers in bloom).
Jom Jang: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen