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When to go · Samoeng

Samoeng in October

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Feb (strawberry festival) and Nov–Jan (cool, dry)). 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
30°C (86°F) / 22°C (72°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Thailand overall
Prices
Low
Thailand overall

Verdict

MixedThailand month rating

Outside the best window (Feb (strawberry festival) and Nov–Jan (cool, dry)). 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
  • SamoengHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 22 °C (72 °F), rain on about 8 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 Samoeng, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 22 °C (72 °F)

    Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 8

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 0

October: Outside the best window (Feb (strawberry festival) and Nov–Jan (cool, dry)). Across Thailand: Rain eases in Bangkok and the north late in the month; the Gulf islands start their wet season.

January: Inside Samoeng's best window: Feb (strawberry festival) and Nov–Jan (cool, dry).

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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