Surat Thani, Thailand
Chaiya
Chaiya is a small town in Surat Thani, Thailand, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,216 (2014). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population5,216
Local time21:58
9.39° N, 99.20° EElevation 11 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month253mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chaiya at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:12 · 18:0411 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:50Next holiday23 OctoberHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthOctober
253 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
26 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
May
Monuments nearby3+
within 1.6 km
Weather in Chaiya
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 10 km/h · humidity 94%
Today22 Oct30°26°1.4 mm
Fri23 Oct31°26°3.4 mm
Sat24 Oct30°25°6.4 mm
Sun25 Oct29°24°5 mm
Mon26 Oct28°24°9.4 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°37.5 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°31.3 mm
Thu29 Oct29°27°12.8 mm
Fri30 Oct28°26°22 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°7.9 mm
When to go to Chaiya
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 70 | 62 | 62 | 37 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 39 | 46 | 53 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 44 | 26 | 51 | 75 | 170 | 132 | 140 | 147 | 193 | 253 | 337 | 143 |
| Wet days | 8 | 9 | 7 | 15 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 26 | 16 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Chaiya
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Public holidays
23OctHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNational
Fri5DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday · National Day · National Father's DayNational
Sat7DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) · National Day (in lieu) · National Father's Day (in lieu)National
Mon10DecConstitution DayNational
ThuMonuments and museums in Chaiya
Outdoors around Chaiya
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Saline Hot SpringsHot springs & thermal baths
5.7 kmNature around Chaiya
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chaiya
Tropical storms · Chaiya
Towns and villages around Chaiya
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ban Songkhla1.2 kmBan Na Sai1.5 kmBan Don Phot1.7 kmBan Pak Tho1.7 kmBan Pa Yang1.7 kmBan Na Luang2.3 kmBan Wat Kaeo2.3 kmBan Khanon2.4 kmBan Pho2.5 kmBan Sang2.5 kmBan Wat Khian2.7 kmBan Wat Chaeng2.7 kmBan Don Pradu2.8 kmBan Hua Non2.9 kmBan Hua Wua3 kmBan Sai Ngam3.2 kmBan Choeng Samo3.2 kmBan Pak Dan3.3 kmBan Pa We3.5 kmBan Nong Mon3.6 kmBan Do3.8 kmBan Nong Khae3.9 kmBan Thung Nok3.9 kmBan Lat4.7 kmBan Wiang4.7 kmBan Nuea Nam4.8 kmBan Na Khae4.8 kmBan Sam Sak5.1 kmBan Pak Dan5.2 kmBan Wang Lum Phi5.7 kmBan Hua Len6.2 kmBan Lat6.2 kmBan Doem Chao6.2 kmBan Lang6.4 kmBan Lum Chum Saeng6.5 kmBan Khlong Yuan6.6 kmBan Nuea6.7 kmBan Nong Mae Kung7.3 kmBan Yang Yuan7.4 kmBan Yiat7.6 kmBan Huai Phun7.8 kmBan Thung Khok Khwai7.8 kmBan Laem Pho8 kmBan Huai Phun8.1 kmBan Tha Makhuea9.5 kmBan Huai Phai9.5 kmBan Khao Phanom Baek9.6 kmBan Si Noi9.6 kmBan Tha Hak9.7 kmBan Thanon Khat9.8 kmBan Takrop9.8 kmBan Nok Rong9.9 kmBan Laem Thong11 kmBan Pa Oi11 kmBan Bo Kha11 kmBan Thue11 kmBan Mo Thai11 kmBan Klang11 kmBan Saphan11 kmBan Fai Phru12 kmBan Hua Na12 kmBan Khlong Sawiat13 kmBan Lum Manao14 kmBan Thung Nang Phao14 km
Chaiya from above
Around Chaiya14 places to see, do and reach nearby
Tha Nuat reservoirNature16 kmKhao Hua KhwaiMountain38 kmWat Phra Boromathat Chaiya Rat WorawihanMonument1.6 kmWat LongMonument1.0 kmWat KaeoMonument1.3 kmChaiya National MuseumMuseum1.5 kmStationStation0.4 kmStationStation9.6 kmStationStation12 kmSurat ThaniPlace31 kmTha KhamPlace31 kmKanchanaditPlace39 kmDon SakPlace55 kmTha KhanonPlace48 km
Getting to Chaiya
Surat Thani AirportURT
29 kmRanong AirportUNN
80 kmSamui International AirportUSM
96 kmไชยาRailway station
0.4 kmเขาพนมแบกRailway station
9.6 kmท่าฉางRailway station
12 kmPlaces near Chaiya
Places with a climate like Chaiya
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chaiya?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chaiya.
What is the hottest month in Chaiya?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Chaiya?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chaiya?
October is the wettest month with about 253 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chaiya?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.