Bangkok month by month

The best time to visit Bangkok

For most travellers, the sweet spot in Bangkok is December · January · November: 32° avg. high, premium prices. Peak season brings the biggest crowds of the year, while the quiet months trade weather for space and value.

Climate through the year

Month	Temp	Crowds	Price	Verdict
January	33° / 22°	High	$$$	Ideal
February	34° / 24°	High	$$	Great
March	35° / 25°	Moderate	$$	Fair
April	36° / 26°	Moderate	$$	Fair
May	35° / 26°	Moderate	$$	Fair
June	34° / 25°	Low	$	Fair
July	33° / 25°	Low	$	Fair
August	33° / 25°	Low	$	Fair
September	32° / 24°	Low	$	Avoid
October	32° / 24°	Moderate	$$	Fair
November	32° / 23°	High	$$	Great
December	32° / 21°	High	$$$	Ideal

Best months December January November February

Months to avoid September

The year in Bangkok

Four broad seasons, and what each one actually feels like on the ground in Bangkok.

Spring Fair

Mar–May · highs around 35°C · Hot season begins, humidity climbing

Mar ·Apr ·May

Summer Fair

Jun–Aug · highs around 33°C · Wet season underway, frequent afternoon storms

Jun ·Jul ·Aug

Autumn Great

Sep–Nov · highs around 32°C · Drying out, comfortable evenings return

Sep ·Oct ·Nov

Winter Ideal

Dec–Feb · highs around 33°C · Cool and dry, holiday crowds peak

Dec ·Jan ·Feb

When to go, depending on what you want

Best weather

The months where climate comfort peaks, whatever else is happening.

January ·December

Best value

Still a good trip, at the lowest prices of the year.

June ·July

Fewest crowds

When you get the main sights closest to yourself.

June ·July

Biggest events

When the calendar gives you something the other months do not.

January ·February ·April

Practical basics

Region: Asia
Local currency: THB
Hemisphere: Northern (summer in Jun–Aug)
Yearly range: 21° – 36°
Strongest months: December, January, November
Good for: city · food · culture · nightlife

Events in Bangkok

Jan–Feb Chinese New Year — Yaowarat's Chinatown fills with lion dances and lantern displays.
Apr Songkran — Nationwide water fights mark Thai New Year across the city.
Nov Loy Krathong — Floating lantern baskets drift down the Chao Phraya at dusk.

Every month in Bangkok

A dedicated breakdown for each month — weather, crowds, prices, events and a verdict.

Bangkok in January 33° · $$$ Ideal Bangkok in February 34° · $$ Great Bangkok in March 35° · $$ Fair Bangkok in April 36° · $$ Fair Bangkok in May 35° · $$ Fair Bangkok in June 34° · $ Fair Bangkok in July 33° · $ Fair Bangkok in August 33° · $ Fair Bangkok in September 32° · $ Avoid Bangkok in October 32° · $$ Fair Bangkok in November 32° · $$ Great Bangkok in December 32° · $$$ Ideal

Frequently asked questions

What is the best month to visit Bangkok?

What is the cheapest time to visit Bangkok?

June — This month counts as low season: some of the best deals of the year. Save 47%.

When should you avoid Bangkok?

September.

What is the weather like in Bangkok?

Average highs sit around 36°C with lows near 21°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.

Things to do in Bangkok