Winter
Dec → Feb31 to 32°
nights 22 to 23°
- 4 rainy days · 24 mm
- 10.3 h of sun
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
- Jan31°recommended
- Feb32°recommended
- Mar33°fair
- Apr34°not recommended
- May34°not recommended
- Jun33°not recommended
- Jul32°not recommended
- Aug32°not recommended
- Sep31°not recommended
- Oct31°fair
- Nov31°recommended
- Dec31°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Bangkok, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Sunshine | Rainfall | Rainy days | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31° | 22° | 10.3 h | 24 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
| February | 32° | 23° | 10.6 h | 30 mm | 5 d | ✓ |
| March | 33° | 26° | 10.8 h | 44 mm | 8 d | |
| April | 34° | 27° | 10.9 h | 84 mm | 11 d | |
| May | 34° | 27° | 10.1 h | 158 mm | 20 d | |
| June | 33° | 26° | 9.4 h | 145 mm | 23 d | |
| July | 32° | 26° | 8 h | 195 mm | 25 d | |
| August | 32° | 26° | 7.9 h | 187 mm | 26 d | |
| September | 31° | 25° | 8 h | 293 mm | 26 d | |
| October | 31° | 24° | 8.8 h | 241 mm | 22 d | |
| November | 31° | 24° | 9.8 h | 72 mm | 11 d | ✓ |
| December | 31° | 23° | 10.1 h | 19 mm | 4 d | ✓ |
The four seasons in Bangkok, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Grand Palais) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Spring
Mar → May33 to 34°
nights 26 to 27°
- 13 rainy days · 95 mm
- 10.6 h of sun
Summer
Jun → Aug32 to 33°
nights 26°
- 25 rainy days · 176 mm
- 8.4 h of sun
Autumn
Sep → Nov31°
nights 24 to 25°
- 20 rainy days · 202 mm
- 8.9 h of sun
Book early for November to February
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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What to do in Bangkok, month by month
EventsChinese New YearJanuary to FebruarySongkranAprilLoy KrathongNovemberDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Sightseeing & walks: January, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall), not from an opinion.
What's on in Bangkok, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. One of these events fills the hotels and pushes prices up: something to aim for or to avoid, depending on what you want.
- January to FebruaryChinese New Year
Between late January and February, Yaowarat, the Chinatown district, is decked out in red, with lion dances and streets closed in the evening.
- AprilSongkran big crowds
The Thai New Year, in mid-April, turns the city into a water fight; Silom and Khao San are closed to traffic.
- NovemberLoy Krathong
On the full moon of November, thousands of small rafts of flowers and candles are set afloat on the Chao Phraya.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended31°22° at night
- 24 mm · 4 d
- 10.3 h
High season, book early
February
Recommended32°23° at night
- 30 mm · 5 d
- 10.6 h
High season, book early
March
Fair33°26° at night
- 44 mm · 8 d
- 10.8 h
Low season, lower prices
April
Not recommended34°27° at night
- 84 mm · 11 d
- 10.9 h
Busy, without the crush
May
Not recommended34°27° at night
- 158 mm · 20 d
- 10.1 h
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended33°26° at night
- 145 mm · 23 d
- 9.4 h
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended32°26° at night
- 195 mm · 25 d
- 8 h
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended32°26° at night
- 187 mm · 26 d
- 7.9 h
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended31°25° at night
- 293 mm · 26 d
- 8 h
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair31°24° at night
- 241 mm · 22 d
- 8.8 h
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended31°24° at night
- 72 mm · 11 d
- 9.8 h
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended31°23° at night
- 19 mm · 4 d
- 10.1 h
High season, book early
Read the twelve months in detail
January. 31 °C in the afternoon and 22 °C at night. Rain stays light: 24 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.3 h a day on average. High season: book early.
February. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 30 mm over 5 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.6 h a day on average. High season: book early.
March. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. Expect 8 days of rain in the month (44 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.8 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
April. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (84 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 10.9 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
May. Real heat: 34 °C at the warmest of the day, 27 °C at night. A very wet month, 158 mm of rain over 20 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Real heat: 33 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 145 mm of rain over 23 days. Plenty of sunshine: 9.4 h a day on average. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 195 mm of rain over 25 days. Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Real heat: 32 °C at the warmest of the day, 26 °C at night. A very wet month, 187 mm of rain over 26 days. Expect 7.9 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. 31 °C in the afternoon and 25 °C at night. A very wet month, 293 mm of rain over 26 days. Expect 8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Frequent rain: 241 mm over 22 days. Expect 8.8 h of sunshine a day. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. 31 °C in the afternoon and 24 °C at night. Expect 11 days of rain in the month (72 mm). Plenty of sunshine: 9.8 h a day on average. Busy season, without the crush.
December. 31 °C in the afternoon and 23 °C at night. Rain stays light: 19 mm over 4 days. Plenty of sunshine: 10.1 h a day on average. High season: book early.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
November to February: over these months, recorded highs range from 31 to 32 °C, with 6 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Grand Palais).
Which month should you avoid in Bangkok?
September: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 293 mm over 26 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Grand Palais).
What is the hottest month in Bangkok?
April, with 34 °C on average in the afternoon and 27 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Grand Palais).
What is the coldest month in Bangkok?
January, with 31 °C at best during the day and 22 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Grand Palais).
What is the driest month in Bangkok?
December: 19 mm over 4 days of rain, against 293 mm in September, the wettest month.
Which month has the most sunshine in Bangkok?
April, with 10.9 h of sunshine a day on average. Note that this counts clear skies, not the length of the day.
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