Weather and climate in Hua Hin and what season to choose for your trip

Hua Hin is located on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand in the center of Thailand, which affects the most acceptable climatic conditions for tourists. First of all, it has the least amount of rainfall.

As a result, Hua Hin has three distinctive seasons. The Thais call them "cool, dry" or "hot" and the "rainy season.

• Dry season. This climatic period lasts in Hua Hin from early November to late February. The weather during this period is dry and relatively cool. The season is characterized by cool nights and high wind speeds, especially towards evening. The dry season in Hua Hin is characterized by an average temperature of about 28°C. Despite the high tides, rainfall is rare.

• Hot season. The hot season in Hua Hin begins in March and ends in June. During this period, the maximum temperature can reach 35 ° C. The average temperature is about 29 ° C. The nights during the hot season are very warm and humid.

• The rainy season. The rainy season lasts from early July to late October. Hua Hin does not experience the heavy monsoon downpours that are common in northern and southern Thailand during this period. The average temperature during the rainy season is in the 28°C range. At the same time, the weather is cooler in the evening than during the hot season. Mornings are usually overcast, although the sun may come out in a few hours and become hot again.

Air humidity

Despite the fact that the weather in the city is considered humid, compared to other regions of Thailand, it is drier. It is the low humidity that is considered the main advantage of the resort.

It is clear that humidity depends a lot on the time of year. For example, during the rainy season there is usually ten times more rainfall than during other periods. The average humidity is 50 %.

Features of the wind

Hua Hin has wind at almost any time during the year. The strongest winds are observed during the winter dry season, which is popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers. The average wind force is 8 to 20 knots from October to January and 12 to 20 knots from February to May. At the same time, strong winds may cause some inconvenience to beach lovers. Of course, if the temperature is higher than 20 degrees Celsius, the wind is not a problem, but some tourists feel uncomfortable. Therefore, not everyone prefers to visit the resort during the dry season.

If you do decide to visit the city in the winter, but you do not like the wind, it is better to choose the beach Kao Takiab, which is behind the mountain of the same name. This mountain provides partial protection from strong winds and large waves. Or choose a beach to your liking by reading the article about the beaches of Hua Hin.

Water temperature

In Hua Hin, the water temperature is very warm by our criteria. Even in winter, it rarely drops below 25°C. During the hot summer season, the temperature can reach 29-30°C.

Therefore, many tourists would like even cooler water.

Best time of year to visit

Traditionally, the best months to visit the resort are December and January. During this period, the weather is sunny and fairly dry. In this case, the sun shines almost the entire period of the day, on average more than 9 hours. The only thing that may confuse tourists is the periodic strong winds, which can be observed several days in a row, and strong waves.

Therefore, during this period, it is better to visit the city's central beach, which is characterized by a gentle shore. In addition to relaxing on the beach, in December and January you can go water-skiing, kite-boarding, windsurfing.

In spring, Hua Hin can see a large number of jellyfish, some quite dangerous. In addition, a lot of poisonous cone-shaped shells can be thrown on the beach. A similar situation is observed in November.