Bangkok · SummerMonth summary
Bangkok weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
84% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.2/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bangkok in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Bangkok in August is possible but December offers a score of 8.2/10 vs 5.5.
By trip type
Bangkok in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Low season — lowest prices and frequent accommodation deals In the height of summer, Bangkok sees high temperatures (32°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 84% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (8.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 32°C | 13% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 33°C | 22% | 1.2 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 33°C | 25% | 1.4 | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 27°C | 35°C | 39% | 2.8 | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 27°C | 33°C | 67% | 5.8 | 10.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 26°C | 32°C | 79% | 5.1 | 10.0h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 26°C | 31°C | 84% | 6.7 | 8.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 25°C | 32°C | 84% | 6.2 | 8.3h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 25°C | 31°C | 90% | 9.9 | 8.6h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 24°C | 31°C | 73% | 7.9 | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 24°C | 31°C | 35% | 2.7 | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 23°C | 31°C | 13% | 0.6 | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Bangkok averages 32°C, 84% rainy days and 8.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.2/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -71%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bangkok in August
Is August a good time to visit Bangkok?
August is an acceptable time for Bangkok (score 5.5/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (8.2/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in August?
Yes, 84% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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