Best Time to Visit
🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
31°
21°
Great
Feb
32°
23°
Great
Mar
34°
25°
Good
Apr
35°
27°
Good
May
33°
26°
Good
Jun
32°
26°
Good
Jul
32°
26°
Good
Aug
31°
25°
Good
Sep
31°
25°
Good
Oct
30°
24°
Good
Nov
31°
23°
Great
Dec
31°
21°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 31°C | 21°C | 3 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 32°C | 23°C | 3 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| March | 34°C | 25°C | 6 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| April | 35°C | 27°C | 11 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 33°C | 26°C | 21 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 32°C | 26°C | 22 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 32°C | 26°C | 23 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 31°C | 25°C | 24 | 8h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 31°C | 25°C | 26 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 30°C | 24°C | 21 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 31°C | 23°C | 7 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 31°C | 21°C | 2 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 34°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 34°C (93°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 32°C high, 26°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 26°C (79°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 24°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 24°C (75°F).
Avg: 31°C high, 22°C low
Temperatures peak at 31°C (88°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 22°C (72°F).
The least favorable time to visit Bangkok is May and April. During this period, you can expect very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity.
May
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity
April
Challenges: extreme heat, high humidity
June
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Bangkok during the best travel months (January, February, December), when temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C:
Bangkok has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is April with highs of 35°C, while the coldest month is October at just 30°C. Annual rainfall averages 1176mm across approximately 169 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 |
| Low °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 21 | 7 | 2 |
| Rain mm | 15 | 14 | 40 | 71 | 135 | 131 | 138 | 147 | 241 | 194 | 41 | 9 |
| Sun h/day | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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