Best Time to Visit Bangkok
Thailand · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bangkok are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Bangkok sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 36°C, and its coolest in December (around 32°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1702mm — September is typically the wettest month (~336mm) and December the driest (~12mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to October — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
March is the sunniest month, with about 234 hours of sunshine.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33° / 23°C | 24mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 34° / 25°C | 21mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 35° / 26°C | 51mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 36° / 27°C | 93mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 35° / 27°C | 217mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 34° / 26°C | 199mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 34° / 26°C | 190mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 33° / 26°C | 227mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 33° / 25°C | 336mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 33° / 25°C | 289mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 33° / 25°C | 45mm | 👍 Good |
| December | 32° / 23°C | 12mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Bangkok?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Bangkok are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Bangkok?
- April is typically the hottest month in Bangkok, with average daytime highs around 36°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Bangkok?
- September is usually the wettest month, with around 336mm of precipitation.