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When is the best time to go to Bangkok

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Bangkok.
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When is the best time to visit Bangkok?

In general the best time to visit Bangkok is probably January, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are January, September, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
  • The best time for a sunbathing holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +35°C in April and it has 4 sunny days on average.
  • In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
  • If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.

Average weather in Bangkok in different months

This is the average weather in Bangkok for each month based on historic data:

In January the weather is great. There are an average of 9 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +21°C to +32°C.

February, March, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +34°C during March.

In April, May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 116 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 232 mm in September.

Climate in Bangkok

Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Bangkok for each month:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Maximum Temperature
+36°C+37°C+38°C+40°C+39°C+40°C+39°C+38°C+37°C+37°C+36°C+35°C
Average Maximum Temperature
+32°C+33°C+34°C+35°C+34°C+33°C+33°C+33°C+32°C+32°C+32°C+31°C
Minimum Temperature
+13°C+15°C+17°C+21°C+23°C+23°C+24°C+23°C+23°C+19°C+15°C+12°C
Avg. water temperature
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Humidity, %
707272717474757579797267
Rain, mm
11143664132129134141232186468
Snow, mm
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Average wind speed, m/s
112211111111
Sunny Days
998400000147
Cloud Days
16121073221151420
Rainy Days
67101215192121151394
Snowy Days
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Average Temperature

Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Bangkok during the whole year:
The hottest month in Bangkok is April with average maximum temperature going up to +35°C. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +21°C.

Humidity

The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Bangkok looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Bangkok is October with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is December with an average humidity of 67%.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm. in Bangkok during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is December with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 8 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is September with approximately 15 rainy days and 232 mm of total precipitation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Bangkok:

What is the hottest month in Bangkok?

The hottest month in Bangkok is April with average maximum temperature of +35°C.

What is the coldest month in Bangkok?

The coldest month in Bangkok is December with minimum temperatures of +21°C.

Is Bangkok worth visiting in winter?

If you are planning to visit Bangkok in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is April with +35°C and 4 sunny days.

When does it rain the least in Bangkok?

if you're looking to visit Bangkok when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for September, October, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being December with only 8 mm of rain.

Other cities in Thailand

Check out the weather for other cities in Thailand.

Monthly weather in Bangkok

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Bangkok, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.