When is the best time to go to Bangkok
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Bangkok, Thailand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Bangkok
Bangkok weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Bangkok are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 8mm | 9.2hrs | 12.2hrs |
The climate in Bangkok during January can be summarized as hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bangkok, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Bangkok and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bangkok with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 21mm | 9.1hrs | 12.4hrs |
February in Bangkok is generally dry with the temperature being very hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bangkok, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Bangkok and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Bangkok with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 31mm | 9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Bangkok is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bangkok, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Bangkok and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Bangkok with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 68mm | 8.8hrs | 13.1hrs |
Bangkok's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Bangkok.
April is in the spring in Bangkok and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Bangkok with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 182mm | 7.1hrs | 13.5hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Bangkok and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bangkok for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Bangkok and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Bangkok with around 182mm 7.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 160mm | 6hrs | 12.2hrs |
June in Bangkok is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bangkok for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Bangkok and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Bangkok with around 160mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 167mm | 5.8hrs | 12.4hrs |
July in Bangkok is generally wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bangkok for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Bangkok and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Bangkok with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 208mm | 5.5hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Bangkok is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bangkok for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Bangkok and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Bangkok with around 208mm 8.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 292mm | 5.5hrs | 13.1hrs |
Bangkok's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bangkok for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Bangkok and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Bangkok with around 292mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Bangkok weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 199mm | 6.7hrs | 13.5hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Bangkok and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Bangkok for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Bangkok and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Bangkok with around 199mm 7.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 49mm | 8.2hrs | 12.2hrs |
November is a reasonably dry, humid month in Bangkok and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Bangkok, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Bangkok and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Bangkok with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 11mm | 8.9hrs | 12.4hrs |
December in Bangkok is generally dry with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Bangkok, with some very good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Bangkok and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Bangkok with around 11mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Bangkok weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 34.7°C 94.5°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 8mm 0.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 31.1°C 88°F |
| Wettest month: | September | 292mm 11.5ins |
| Warmest sea: | May | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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