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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Bangkok for your holiday.
Climate Overview
21 °C to 35 °C
26 °C to 28 °C
0.35 – 13.54 in (2 – 22 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Geography & General
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Bangkok, with over 8.5 million inhabitants, is by far the largest city in Thailand and has been the capital of the kingdom since 1782. According to the latest estimates, more than 15 million people live in the entire Bangkok metropolitan region.
The pulsating metropolis of Bangkok is the heart of Thailand, the country’s political, economic, cultural and infrastructural centre.
With the opening of Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi Airport in 2006, the former Don Mueang International Airport was transformed into a domestic airport for domestic flights. However, the popular low-cost airline Air Asia continues to use it as a hub for international flights. The international Suvarnabhumi Airport has grown to one of the 20 largest airports in the world with over 50 million passengers.
Although Bangkok may seem loud, poor, cloudy and stressful at first glance, tourists quickly come across a uniquely colourful and fascinating city with incredible diversity behind the scenes. So it’s no wonder that Bangkok ranks second behind London among the most visited cities in the world.
Climate in Bangkok
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The climate in the Thai capital Bangkok is a classic tropical climate with high temperatures all year round and comparatively high humidity. Even the coldest month of December has an average daytime temperature of 31.3 °C, and even at night temperatures are permanently above 20 °C.
Statistically speaking, the hottest month in Bangkok is April, which usually starts the rainy season with increased rainfall. The rainy season in Bangkok runs from May to October and is characterized above all by humid-hot air and a very oppressive climate with very high humidity (September 84%).
The highest amount of rain usually falls in September and runs out slowly in October, which is also very humid. From November to about the beginning of April, the dry season provides a much more pleasant travel climate. The lowest humidity in Bangkok is in December and January (around 73%).
Bangkok is considered the hottest city in the world with an average daily maximum temperature of 32.7 °C.
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Best Time to Visit Bangkok: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Bangkok | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Bangkok | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Bangkok | AprilApr Good time to traveltime hottest monthbut very hot | MayMay Rainy SeasonRainy Season sticky and swelteringhot and sticky | JuneJun Rainy SeasonRainy Season sticky and swelteringhot and sticky |
JulyJul Rainy SeasonRainy Season sticky and swelteringhot and sticky | AugustAug Rainy SeasonRainy Season sticky and swelteringhot and sticky | SeptemberSep Rainy SeasonRainy Season very wet and stickyvery sticky | OctoberOct Rainy SeasonRainy Season very wet and stickyvery sticky | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Bangkok | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Bangkok |
When is the best time to travel to Bangkok?
In general, Bangkok is an all-year-round destination, as the capital is often used as an entrance gate to the wonderful Thailand. Even during the rainy season, some tropical showers are easy to cope with, as there are plenty of sheltered retreats in the city.
But if you want to get a closer look at the sights and attractions of the metropolis Bangkok, you need perseverance, good mood and patience. The traffic is often chaotic, the markets are sometimes overcrowded and generally it seems as if the whole city is literally on its feet as a tourist.
So it’s no surprise that we don’t recommend the sultry and hot rainy season as the best travel season in Bangkok. If possible, choose the dry season from November to mid-April when choosing your travel time. This also largely coincides with the best travel season for the holiday regions in the south (e.g. Phuket).
Climate Chart Bangkok
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Bangkok
In the following, you will find the climate table for Bangkok, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 32° | 33° | 34° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 33° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° |
| Night Temperature | 21° | 23° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 21° |
| Water Temperature | 26° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.35 | 1.18 | 1.14 | 2.56 | 8.66 | 5.87 | 6.1 | 7.76 | 13.54 | 9.53 | 1.89 | 0.39 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 28.4 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: April (30.5 °C)
Coldest month: December (26.1 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 28 °C. You can take a bath at these temperatures.
Months with water temperature of at least 21 °C (adequate for beach vacation):
all months
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 58.98 inch on 137 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): May, August, September, and October
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 39.49 in
You cannot expect snow in any month.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, January is the sunniest month with an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.2 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Maeklong Train Market Tour
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Enjoy the unique experience to reach the iconic Maeklong Railway Market (umbrella pulldown market) by taking a local train. Then, visit Damnoen Saduak, the most famous floating market in Thailand filled with colorful boat vendors to explore.
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market 6-Hour Tour
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Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, a top attraction located only 1.5 hours from Bangkok. Experience the colorful scene of vendors selling products from their boats.
From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip
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Visit the main highlights of Ayutthaya on a full-day tour from Bangkok. You will have the chance to visit the ancient ruins of the temples and learn about the city’s history.
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More attractions
Flexi Walking Temple Tour: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun | Bangkok: 2-Hour Dinner Cruise on the Chao Phraya Princess | Bangkok by Night Tuk Tuk Tour: Markets, Temples & Food | Bangkok: 4-Hour Night Bike Tour with Wat Arun & Wat Pho | Bangkok Siam Niramit Show Admission Ticket | Ayutthaya: 5 UNESCO Temples Small Group Tour From Bangkok | SEA LIFE Bangkok Ocean World Admission Ticket |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Bangkok (Station Nonthaburi)
light rain, 26.9 °CClouds: 100 % Wind: 4 mph W
Air Pressure: 1004 hPa Humidity: 85 %
0.04 in of rain (last 3 hours)
Air Pressure: 1004 hPa Humidity: 85 %
0.04 in of rain (last 3 hours)
Last updated: 1st Oct 2020, 08:42 pm
The next days …
| 2nd Oct 2020 | 3rd Oct 2020 | 4th Oct 2020 | 5th Oct 2020 | 6th Oct 2020 | 7th Oct 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 28 °C to 34 °C | 29 °C to 33 °C | 28 °C to 33 °C | 27 °C to 30 °C | 28 °C to 33 °C | 28 °C to 35 °C |
| 28 °C to 34 °C | 29 °C to 33 °C | 28 °C to 33 °C | 27 °C to 30 °C | 28 °C to 33 °C | 28 °C to 35 °C |
| Clouds: 71 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 91 % | Clouds: 30 % |
| 0.09 in of rain | 0.07 in of rain | 0.34 in of rain | 0.38 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain | 0.1 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Thailand: Regions
Bangkok is part of the holiday destination Thailand. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Hottest Month
April: 35 °C
Day Temperature
April: 35 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
December: 21 °C
Night Temperature
December: 21 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
September: 13.54 in
Rain
September: 13.54 inRain
Driest Month
January: 0.35 in
Rain
January: 0.35 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
April: 28 °C
Water Temperature
April: 28 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
January: 8.8 hours/day
Sunshine
January: 8.8 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
King Power MahaNakhon SkyWalk Discounted Admission Ticket
Nature & Panorama
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Bangkok Calypso Cabaret Show Admission Ticket
Music Activities
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Private Guided Day Tour: Bangkok with Public Transport
Tours
from 110 $ »
Distances to Bangkok
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok | 5930 mi | 8670 mi | 8270 mi |
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Bangkok: Experiences of our Visitors
Many clouds, very high humidity and occasional rain. Temperatures between 28 (at night) and just under 40 degrees during the day.
Weather Rating: 3 stars – Mixed