When to go · Kata

Kata in October

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, red flags, surf).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 21
Crowds: Low; Thailand overall
Prices: Low; Thailand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Kata

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, red flags, surf).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

KataHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 21 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 21 days

Thailand overall: Rain eases in Bangkok and the north late in the month; the Gulf islands start their wet season.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Kata, side by side.

First month

Second month

October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, red flags, surf).

January: Inside Kata's best window: Nov–Apr.

Kata: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.