Chaiya

Located in Surat Thani, Thailand, Chaiya is a small town where weather conditions are a constant topic of conversation among farmers and traders.

Like much of Thailand, Chaiya has a tropical monsoon climate — hot temperatures throughout the year with a clear contrast between the rainy season (roughly May to October) and the drier, sunnier months from November onward. Humidity is consistently high, with daytime highs between 30°C and 35°C.

During the rainy season, Chaiya can see several centimetres of rain in a single afternoon. Storms often arrive late in the day and clear by evening, leaving humid but cooler conditions overnight.

Visitors looking for the best weather in Chaiya should aim for the November–February window, when the monsoon has passed and humidity drops noticeably.

Chaiya lies near sea level, so coastal breezes and ocean-moderated temperatures play an important role in day-to-day weather.

For the most accurate up-to-the-minute weather in Chaiya, see the live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecast sections above.