Bangkok, ThailandQuick decision
When to visit Bangkok?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–88°F in December
🌧 Least rain
13% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
August (84%)
📅 Best score
8.2/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Temples & PalacesNovember–February — Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun without crushing heat.
Street FoodYear-round — Chinatown, night markets, Thai cooking classes.
ShoppingNovember-January — Chatuchak, mega malls, year-end sales.
FamilyDecember-January — dry season, Safari World, water parks.
Day TripsNovember–March — Ayutthaya (UNESCO), Kanchanaburi, Floating Market.
BudgetApril–May — low season, lowest prices, Songkran in April.
Monthly climate data
Bangkok weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 73°F | 90°F | 13% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 91°F | 22% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 91°F | 25% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 81°F | 95°F | 39% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 81°F | 91°F | 67% | 0.2in | 10.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ June | 79°F | 90°F | 79% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 79°F | 88°F | 84% | 0.3in | 8.2h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 77°F | 90°F | 84% | 0.2in | 8.3h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 77°F | 88°F | 90% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 75°F | 88°F | 73% | 0.3in | 9.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 75°F | 88°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 7.6/10 |
| ☀️ December | 73°F | 88°F | 13% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 34°F, 44% rainy days, 11.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 32°F, 82% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 31°F, 66% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 32°F, 16% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 13% rainy days and 31°F.
August is the wettest month with 84% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 31°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.9/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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