Best Time to Visit Bangkok
Month-by-month weather, crowd levels, and prices for Bangkok, Thailand. Updated for 2026.
Dec, Jan, Nov
Jun, Jul, Aug
May, Jun, Jul
Jun, Aug, Oct
Month-by-Month Breakdown
Our Recommendation
For an all-around great experience, the best time to visit Bangkok is Jun, Aug, Oct. Expect temperatures around 91°F (low 79°F) with about 168mm of rainfall. Tourist crowds are typically low during this period.
Seasonal Highlights
Jan
January offers pleasant weather with highs around 90°F and lows around 72°F, along with minimal rainfall (15mm), making it a popular time to visit.
- New Year's Day
- Chinese New Year (can fall in Feb)
Feb
February remains warm with highs around 91°F and lows around 75°F, and a slight increase in rain (55mm) compared to January.
- Magha Puja (Buddhist holiday)
Mar
March sees temperatures climb with highs around 92°F and lows around 79°F, and a moderate amount of rain (57mm).
- National Thai Elephant Day
Apr
April is the hottest month, with highs reaching 94°F and lows around 80°F, along with increasing rainfall (94mm) as the hot season transitions.
- Songkran (Thai New Year)
May
May officially marks the start of the rainy season, bringing significant downpours (191mm), though temperatures remain high with highs around 92°F and lows around 79°F.
- Visakha Bucha (Buddhist holiday)
- Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Jun
June continues the rainy season with highs around 91°F and lows around 79°F, and consistent heavy rainfall (168mm).
Jul
July is typically wet with highs around 89°F and lows around 78°F, seeing substantial rain (248mm) throughout the month.
- Asalha Puja (Buddhist holiday)
- Khao Phansa (Buddhist Lent)
Aug
August offers similar conditions to July, with highs around 89°F and lows around 78°F, and continued heavy rainfall (215mm).
- The Queen's Birthday (Mother's Day)
Sep
September is the wettest month, with highs around 87°F and lows around 77°F, experiencing very heavy rainfall (331mm).
Oct
October sees a slight decrease in rainfall (233mm) but remains quite wet, with highs around 88°F and lows around 76°F.
- Awk Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent)
- Chulalongkorn Day
Nov
November signals the end of the monsoon season, with much less rain (97mm) and pleasant temperatures, highs around 88°F and lows around 74°F, making it a good time to visit.
- Loy Krathong
- Vesak (can fall in May or June)
Dec
December is a fantastic time to visit Bangkok, with low rainfall (13mm), comfortable highs around 89°F and lows around 72°F, and a festive atmosphere, but expect larger crowds.
- The King's Birthday (Father's Day)
- Constitution Day
- New Year's Eve