Bangkok Weather in February

February's heat

February feels hot and mostly dry in Bangkok. Days reach 36°C, while evenings stay warm at around 23°C. Rain is limited, so you can explore temples, browse Chatuchak Weekend Market or take a Chao Phraya ferry without often losing time to showers.

The midday heat can make long walks around the Grand Palace tiring. Save outdoor sightseeing for morning or later in the day, and use air-conditioned malls or the MRT during the stickiest hours. February is already hotter than January, and March gets hotter still.

Festivals and crowds

Chinese New Year sometimes falls in February. When it does, Yaowarat, Bangkok's Chinatown, fills with decorations, food stalls and crowds. Makha Bucha, a Buddhist holiday that can also fall in February, brings temple ceremonies; dates vary each year.

February sits in Bangkok's busy cool-season period, so popular sights and hotels can feel crowded, and prices are generally higher than in the rainy low season. It's not as cool as December, but the dry weather still draws plenty of visitors.

If you hate crowds, skip Yaowarat during Chinese New Year celebrations and visit another evening.

Make the heat easier

For a calmer temple visit, go to Wat Pho earlier in the day, then rest over lunch before exploring nearby sights. The temple's reclining Buddha is indoors, but you'll still walk between buildings in the heat.

A river ferry is a useful way to reach riverside stops such as Wat Arun without sitting in Bangkok traffic. Keep sightseeing flexible: February is dry, but the strong afternoon sun can wear you down faster than the short rain showers would.