Chanthaburi, Thailand
Chanthaburi
Chanthaburi is a town in Thailand, close to the sea. It has a population of about 23,835 (2014). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population23,835
Local time21:57
12.61° N, 102.10° EElevation 7 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
October: high / low29° / 24°
Rain this month297mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chanthaburi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:03 · 17:5011 h 47 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:38Next holiday23 OctoberHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in April
Coolest month25°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthAugust
486 mm of rain
Driest monthDecember
7 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
May
Monuments nearby7+
within 15 km
How Chanthaburi has grown
People living in the built-up area (45 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+1023%14k in 1975 → 154k in 2025Weather in Chanthaburi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourPartly cloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct31°27°2.9 mm
Fri23 Oct30°26°1.4 mm
Sat24 Oct30°26°6.9 mm
Sun25 Oct30°26°3.2 mm
Mon26 Oct30°25°5.8 mm
Tue27 Oct30°25°0.5 mm
Wed28 Oct32°25°
Thu29 Oct31°26°12.2 mm
Fri30 Oct32°25°5.4 mm
Sat31 Oct30°25°4.4 mm
When to go to Chanthaburi
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 | 67 | 65 | 50 | 38 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 37 | 58 | 75 |
| High | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Low | 22° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 22° |
| Rain (mm) | 19 | 39 | 73 | 125 | 391 | 504 | 478 | 486 | 494 | 297 | 55 | 7 |
| Wet days | 5 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 9 | 2 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Chanthaburi
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 Chanthaburi
1.5 km
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
1.6 km
Wat Phailom, Chanthaburi
15 km
Khuk Khi KaiBuilt 18934.8 km
Wat Thong Thua
6 km
Wat Phlap
7.2 km
Wat Khao Phloi WaenMuseum9.1 km
HMS MinstrelMore museums: Learning House · Baan Luang Rajamaitri Historic Inn · The National Maritime Museum Chanthaburi · Chantaburi Folk Museum · Wat Thong Thua Museum · King Taksin the Great Museum · Wang Suan Ban Kaew Museum
Outdoors around Chanthaburi
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Fort Noen WongViewpoints
4.9 kmNature around Chanthaburi
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chanthaburi
Universities and research institutes
Phrapokklao Nursing College, ChanthaburiUniversity or college · founded 1965
Rambhai Barni Rajabhat UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1972
Towns and villages around Chanthaburi
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ban Chamun (2)0.9 kmBan Wat Khlong Kung1 kmBan Wat Phai Lom1.8 kmBan Tha Chang1.8 kmBan Ko Om Chani2.1 kmBan Hua Laem2.2 kmBan Ko Ta Tua2.2 kmBan Sanam Pao2.4 kmBan Don San2.4 kmBan Nong Sa-nguan2.6 kmBan Hua Wang2.7 kmBan Khlong Nam Sai2.7 kmBan Thung Khan Hok2.8 kmBan Khan Hok3 kmBan Huai Kabok Tia3 kmBan Pa Tai3 kmBan Dong Chamun3.1 kmBan Tabok Tia3.1 kmBan Ko Kaeo3.2 kmBan Ang Hin3.2 kmBan Chat San3.7 kmBan San Hin3.7 kmBan Wang Chanat3.8 kmBan Sala Daeng3.8 kmBan Dao Rueang3.8 kmBan Ko Khwang3.8 kmBan Ko Rong3.9 kmBan Thamniap4 kmBan Phung Thalai4.1 kmBan Thai4.1 kmBan Ko Loi4.2 kmBan Khom4.2 kmBan Saphan Salut4.2 kmBan Sa Kaeo4.2 kmBan Se4.3 kmBan Ko Tanot4.3 kmBan Kaeo4.4 kmBan Don Tan4.5 kmBan Phaniat4.5 kmBan Ko Sai4.6 kmBan Nong Wa4.7 kmBan Hua Laem4.7 kmBan Don Sai4.7 kmBan Thung Ri4.8 kmBan Takhian Khu4.8 kmBan Ko Long (1)5 kmBan Khlong Narai5.1 kmBan Song Khanan5.1 kmBan Noen Wong5.2 kmBan Nong Thong Lang5.3 kmBan Nong Khla5.3 kmBan Ko Takhian5.3 kmMuban Samakkhi Khanthari Hom5.3 kmBan Phlapphla5.4 kmBan Tha Ra Ma5.6 kmBan Lao5.6 kmBan Thanon Nok5.7 kmBan Pong Lang5.7 kmBan Bang Kacha5.8 kmBan Don Samrong5.9 kmBan Khlong Takhe6 kmBan Sa Bap6 kmBan Thanon Nai6.1 kmBan Kao6.1 kmBan Si Phaya Lang6.3 kmBan Noen Het6.3 kmBan Trok Kathi6.4 kmBan Plai Noen6.5 kmBan Bo Luek6.6 kmBan Ko Phlong6.8 kmBan Trok Sano6.8 kmBan Thung Wan Lueang7 kmBan Noen Yang7.1 kmBan Khom Bang7.2 kmBan Tin Khao7.2 kmBan Sa Chorakhe7.4 kmBan Pong Raet7.4 kmBan Nai Suan7.5 kmBan Noen Thai Wat7.5 kmBan Salaeng7.7 km
Chanthaburi from above
Around Chanthaburi21 places to see, do and reach nearby
Nam Tok Khlong NaraiNature8.0 kmNamtok Phlio National ParkNature12 kmChanthaburi riverNature15 kmPhlio waterfallNature12 kmAng Kep Nam Khuean PhluangNature23 kmChao Lao BeachNature20 kmLaem Sing, ChanthaburiNature15 kmKo Nok YaiNature18 kmCathedral of the Immaculate ConceptionMonument1.5 kmWat Phailom, ChanthaburiMonument1.6 kmKhuk Khi KaiMonument15 kmWat Thong ThuaMonument4.8 kmWat PhlapMonument6.0 kmWat Khao Phloi WaenMonument7.2 kmWat Khao NoiMonument10 kmHMS MinstrelMuseum9.1 kmKhlungPlace21 kmTha MaiPlace11 kmLaem SingPlace15 kmKlaengPlace53 kmBo RaiPlace47 km
Getting to Chanthaburi
Trat AirportTDX
44 kmU-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International AirportUTP
120 kmBattambang AirportBBM
133 kmPlaces near Chanthaburi
Places with a climate like Chanthaburi
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chanthaburi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chanthaburi.
What is the hottest month in Chanthaburi?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Chanthaburi?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chanthaburi?
August is the wettest month with about 486 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Chanthaburi?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.