Songkhla, Thailand
Songkhla
Songkhla is a town in Thailand, close to the sea. It has a population of about 63,834 (2017). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now29°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population63,834
Local time21:36
7.20° N, 100.60° EElevation 12 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month250mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Songkhla at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:05 · 18:0111 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:44Next 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 June
Coolest month25°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthOctober
250 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
42 mm of rain
Warmest sea31°C
May
Monuments nearby4+
within 8.5 km
How Songkhla has grown
People living in the built-up area (67 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+1008%21k in 1975 → 230k in 2025Weather in Songkhla
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
29°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 3 km/h · humidity 76%
Today22 Oct31°28°1.4 mm
Fri23 Oct31°26°7.6 mm
Sat24 Oct30°25°9 mm
Sun25 Oct29°25°19.6 mm
Mon26 Oct28°25°19.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°5.2 mm
Wed28 Oct27°25°26.8 mm
Thu29 Oct28°26°25.3 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°17.6 mm
Sat31 Oct29°26°13.7 mm
When to go to Songkhla
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 | 56 | 67 | 54 | 40 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 34 | 38 | 43 | 49 |
| High | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 27° |
| Low | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 74 | 42 | 70 | 92 | 130 | 104 | 96 | 105 | 141 | 250 | 500 | 420 |
| Wet days | 13 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 24 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 29° | 30° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 28° |
What's on in Songkhla
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 Songkhla
1.6 km
Wat Sala Hua Yang
2 km
Wat Suwan Khiri, Songkhla6.2 km
Wat Laem Pho8.5 km
Wat Thai Yo
Museum0.8 km
Songkhla National Museum
Museum0.8 km
Songkhla Treasury MuseumMore museums: Silk road heritage. (it's incredible) · Nakhon Nai Museum
Outdoors around Songkhla
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Overlooking SongkhlaViewpoints
1.4 kmSongkhla Aquarium TK Park Learning ParkAquariums
3.3 kmจุดชมวิว เกาะยอViewpoints
6.4 kmSongkhla ZooZoos
6.5 kmRai Puang ThongCamp sites
9.1 kmNature around Songkhla
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Songkhla
Tropical storms · Songkhla
Universities and research institutes
Songkhla Rajabhat UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1919
Prince of Songkla UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1967
Thaksin UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1968
มหาวิทยาลัยหาดใหญ่University or college · founded 1997
Rajamangala University of Technology SrivijayaUniversity or college · founded 2005
Boromarajonani College of Nursing, SongkhlaUniversity or college
Center for Alcohol StudiesResearch institute
Towns and villages around Songkhla
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ban Tao It2.1 kmBan Kao Seng3.6 kmBan Samrong3.7 kmBan Tha Sa-an4.1 kmBan Saphan Yao4.4 kmBan Khuan Loi4.5 kmBan Thung Yai4.7 kmBan Khao Rup Chang4.8 kmBan Ko Tham5.2 kmBan Suan Tun5.2 kmBan Khao Kaeo5.6 kmBan Tha Sa-an5.7 kmBan Ko Klang6 kmBan Tin6.2 kmBan Bang Dan6.3 kmBan Nok6.3 kmBan Suan Thurian6.4 kmBan Pap6.4 kmBan Ao Sai6.5 kmBan Suan Mai7 kmBan Bo Hin7.2 kmBan Yuan7.3 kmBan Hua Na7.4 kmBan Laem Khian7.7 kmBan Khok Piao8.1 kmBan Nam Krachai8.1 kmBan Hua Yaek Nam Krachai8.2 kmBan Lao8.5 kmBan Thai So8.7 kmBan Sam Kong9.2 kmBan Chum Pho9.6 kmBan Laem Takhian10 kmBan Khlong Luek10 kmBan Na Not11 kmBan Tha Not (1)11 kmBan Khuan Hin11 kmBan Chu Kiat11 kmBan Dan12 kmBan Ko Taeo12 kmBan Huai Khan12 kmBan Plak Not12 kmBan Ko Wa13 kmBan Pa Khilek13 kmBan Nok13 kmBan Mae Niang13 kmBan Na Pong13 kmBan Klang13 kmBan To Kham13 kmBan Ang Thong14 kmBan Phru14 kmBan Don Khilek14 kmBan Wong14 kmBan Thung Wang14 kmBan Yang Ngam14 kmBan Khlong Not14 kmBan Bo Rakam15 kmBan Khao Ram15 km
Songkhla from above
Around Songkhla20 places to see, do and reach nearby
Songkhla LakeNature14 kmเกาะยอNature7.0 kmSamila BeachNature1.8 kmBang Hoi BeachNature12 kmSongkhla beachNature3.0 kmKo MuNature4.2 kmKo Yo, SongkhlaNature10 kmWat Sala Hua YangMonument1.6 kmWat Suwan Khiri, SongkhlaMonument2.0 kmWat Laem PhoMonument6.2 kmWat Thai YoMonument8.5 kmSongkhla National MuseumMuseum0.8 kmSongkhla Treasury MuseumMuseum0.8 kmThaksin Folklore MuseumMuseum6.1 kmStationStation23 kmStationStation24 kmStationStation25 kmSongkhla · ferry portFerry port4.3 kmHat YaiPlace25 kmBan MaiPlace5.5 km
Getting to Songkhla
Hat Yai International AirportHDY
37 kmTrang AirportTST
113 kmSultan Abdul Halim AirportAOR
114 kmบางกล่ำRailway station
23 kmบ้านเกาะใหญ่Railway station
24 kmบ้านดินลานRailway station
25 kmสงขลาท่าเรือจุกเสม็ด
4.3 kmPlaces near Songkhla
Places with a climate like Songkhla
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Songkhla?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Songkhla.
What is the hottest month in Songkhla?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Songkhla?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the rainiest month in Songkhla?
October is the wettest month with about 250 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Songkhla?
The sea is warmest in May at about 31°C and coolest in January at about 28°C.