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Narathiwat Rain Radar — Live Weather Map | RainViewer
Live rain radar for Narathiwat, updated every 5 min. Track northeast monsoon fronts before they flood the Kolok River crossing or your tapping window. Free.
Rain in Narathiwat: What You Need to Know
Narathiwat receives more rainfall than almost any other province in Thailand — annual totals in the eastern districts exceed 2,200mm, and the northeast monsoon delivers the majority between October and February. The Kolok River, which forms the border with Malaysia's Kelantan state, is one of the province's most important and most vulnerable features. When the northeast monsoon produces sustained multi-day events upstream, the Kolok rises and the Su-ngai Kolok border crossing town floods — affecting trade, transport, and thousands of residents.
Generic weather apps calibrated to Bangkok's southwest monsoon pattern miss the duration and intensity of what's happening in Narathiwat entirely. The same clear cool weather that Bangkok enjoys in December is Narathiwat's most dangerous flood period.
RainViewer Radar Coverage in Narathiwat
RainViewer combines deep south and Gulf of Thailand radar for Narathiwat. From here, you can track rain in Pattani, Yala, and across the Malaysia border — useful if you're driving to Su-ngai Kolok or monitoring the Kolok River catchment.
Northeast monsoon (October–February)
Dominant and most intense rain season. November, December, and January are the heaviest months.
Secondary wet period (May–September)
Lighter rain from the Andaman side.
Calm period (March–April)
The shortest and least reliable dry window in Thailand.
Why You Need a Rain Radar in Narathiwat
Monitoring the Kolok River for border crossing conditions
Traders and transport operators check the upstream radar in the Kelantan highlands to anticipate river rises hours before the gauge rises.
Planning rubber tapping operations through the northeast monsoon
Dawn tapping before rain arrives — checking the radar to see whether the overnight system has cleared.
Coordinating fishing fleet departures from Narathiwat coast
Skippers watch the radar to identify breaks in the system — the difference between a 3-day layover and a 6-hour wait.
Narathiwat Rain Radar: Frequently Asked Questions
- How often does the RainViewer map update for Narathiwat?
Every 5 minutes. During sustained northeast monsoon events, the near-real-time update lets you track whether conditions are developing or a break is forming.
- Is there any reliable dry season in Narathiwat?
March and April are the quietest months, but "dry" is relative — isolated showers from Gulf moisture remain possible. Narathiwat has one of the shortest and least reliable dry windows of any Thai province.
Track Rain in Narathiwat in Real Time
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Whether you're timing a rubber tapping window or planning the Su-ngai Kolok border crossing, RainViewer shows you the fronts that other apps describe as scattered showers.
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