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Planning your trip to Bangkok
Best time to visit
November to February is cooler and drier, while March to May is very hot and the rainy season runs roughly May to October. Showers tend to be short, so the city is still workable in the wet months.
How many days you need
Three to four days covers the grand palace area, temples, the river and a market or two. Add a day for a nearby day trip.
Getting around
The elevated Skytrain and the subway avoid the heavy road traffic, and river boats are useful for the historic areas. Taxis are fine if the meter is used, and ride-hailing apps are common. Cover shoulders and knees at temples.
What to skip
If someone tells you a major sight is closed today and offers a cheap tour instead, check at the entrance yourself. This is a well-known way to divert visitors to shops.
Where to stay in Bangkok
Hotels and vacation rentals around Bangkok with live prices from the big booking sites. Pick your dates on the map to compare.
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Best time to visit Bangkok
The most comfortable months in Bangkok are January to March and December, with average daytime highs of 88 to 92°F and 3 to 8 rainy days a month. April is the hottest month, averaging 94°F, and October the coolest at 87°F. August sees the most rain, around 28 days, while December is the driest with about 3.
Average daily high / low and days with rain, from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted months are the pick above.
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Bangkok: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
- The most comfortable stretch is January to March and December, when average highs run 88 to 92°F with 3 to 8 rainy days a month. April is the hottest month at 94°F on average, and October the coolest at 87°F.
- What is the rainiest month in Bangkok?
- August, with roughly 28 days of rain. The driest is December, with about 3. Both are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Bangkok?
- July averages 89°F by day and 78°F at night, and January averages 89°F and 72°F. In the southern hemisphere those two are reversed.
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