Best Time to Visit Bangkok
Thailand · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Bangkok, plan your trip for December. March is the hottest month, with average highs of 37°C (99°F), while December is the coldest, with lows around 20°C (68°F). The rainy season runs over May to October; September is the wettest month with about 299 mm (11.8 in) of rain. May is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Bangkok weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C 92°F | 20°C 69°F | 15 mm | 3 | 64% | 7.3 | Good 6.9 |
| February | 36°C 97°F | 23°C 73°F | 16 mm | 4 | 61% | 8.3 | Fair 5.3 |
| March | 37°C 99°F | 25°C 77°F | 39 mm | 7 | 61% | 6.8 | Fair 4.5 |
| April | 37°C 98°F | 26°C 79°F | 81 mm | 13 | 66% | 4.7 | Poor 3.3 |
| May | 34°C 94°F | 26°C 79°F | 164 mm | 22 | 75% | 2.1 | Poor 0.6 |
| June | 33°C 91°F | 25°C 78°F | 160 mm | 24 | 80% | 1.4 | Poor 0.8 |
| July | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 76°F | 185 mm | 26 | 81% | 1.1 | Poor 1.1 |
| August | 32°C 89°F | 25°C 76°F | 196 mm | 26 | 82% | 1 | Poor 0.9 |
| September | 31°C 87°F | 24°C 76°F | 299 mm | 27 | 86% | 1.1 | Poor 1.1 |
| October | 31°C 87°F | 24°C 75°F | 214 mm | 23 | 85% | 2.3 | Poor 1.8 |
| November | 30°C 87°F | 22°C 72°F | 43 mm | 9 | 82% | 4.4 | Good 6.9 |
| December | 31°C 87°F | 20°C 68°F | 9 mm | 2 | 73% | 6.3 | Excellent 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
The best time to visit Bangkok is December, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Bangkok?
March is the hottest month in Bangkok, with an average high of 37°C (99°F).
What is the coldest month in Bangkok?
December is the coldest month in Bangkok, with an average low of 20°C (68°F).
What is the rainiest month in Bangkok?
September is the wettest month, with about 299 mm (11.8 in) of rain. December is the driest, with 9 mm (0.4 in).
When is the rainy season in Bangkok?
The rainy season in Bangkok is May to October.
Nearby destinations
- Pattaya100 km · best December to February
- Hua Hin144 km · best December and January
- Siem Reap366 km · best December
- Ko Samui473 km · best February
- Vientiane519 km · best December and January
- Phnom Penh537 km · best December
- Yangon576 km · best November and December
- Chiang Mai583 km · best January
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