Best time to visit Bangkok
The best months to visit Bangkok are December, January and February, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
December, January and February score best for Bangkok weather:
- January32° / 22°CCoolest month of the year — daytime warm-but-pleasant, evenings 23°C / 73°F. Driest period after December. Best month for daytime sightseeing.
- February33° / 24°CDry and slightly warmer than January. Still a top month for outdoor temple visits and full-day walking itineraries.
- December32° / 23°CDriest month. Peak tourist season — book hotels and Ayutthaya day trips ahead. Evenings cool enough to need a light layer.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Bangkok weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 32° | 22° | 15 | 7 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 33° | 24° | 18 | 8 | 12h |
| March | 34° | 26° | 42 | 14 | 12h |
| April | 35° | 28° | 74 | 18 | 12h |
| May | 35° | 28° | 137 | 28 | 13h |
| June | 34° | 27° | 126 | 28 | 13h |
| July | 33° | 27° | 138 | 29 | 13h |
| August | 33° | 27° | 143 | 29 | 13h |
| September | 33° | 26° | 248 | 29 | 12h |
| October | 32° | 26° | 187 | 26 | 12h |
| November | 32° | 25° | 50 | 13 | 12h |
| DecemberBest weather | 32° | 23° | 10 | 6 | 11h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Bangkok month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Bangkok in January: 31.7°C high, 22.3°C low, 14.6mm rain over 7 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
New Year · Chinese New Year
FebruaryBest weather
Bangkok in February: 32.8°C high, 24.3°C low, 17.5mm rain over 8 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Chinese New Year
March
Bangkok in March: 34°C high, 26.2°C low, 42.3mm rain over 14 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
April
Bangkok in April: 35.2°C high, 27.5°C low, 74.3mm rain over 18 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Songkran
May
Bangkok in May: 34.5°C high, 27.6°C low, 137.2mm rain over 28 days, 12.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
June
Bangkok in June: 33.8°C high, 27.3°C low, 125.5mm rain over 28 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Bangkok in July: 33.1°C high, 26.8°C low, 137.6mm rain over 29 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Bangkok in August: 33.2°C high, 26.7°C low, 143mm rain over 29 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Bangkok in September: 32.5°C high, 26.2°C low, 247.7mm rain over 29 days, 12.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Bangkok in October: 32.2°C high, 25.6°C low, 187mm rain over 26 days, 12h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
November
Bangkok in November: 32.3°C high, 24.5°C low, 50.1mm rain over 13 days, 11.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
DecemberBest weather
Bangkok in December: 31.5°C high, 22.5°C low, 9.6mm rain over 6 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
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