--- title: "Bangkok Weather" description: "Live Bangkok weather, a 7-day forecast and a month-by-month climate guide — including when the rainy season falls and the best months to visit." url: https://bestofthailand.org/weather/bangkok locale: en --- # Bangkok Weather Central Thailand · Live forecast, monthly climate & best time to visit 27°C Rain showers · Bangkok, right now Is it raining right now in Bangkok? Yes — it's currently raining in Bangkok (rain showers, 27°C). Thai monsoon rain is usually short-lived, so check back in an hour or two. Tue 32°25° 💧 98% Wed 31°24° 💧 94% Thu 30°24° 💧 98% Fri 27°24° 💧 95% Sat 26°24° 💧 94% Sun 27°24° 💧 91% Mon 28°23° 💧 93% ## Best time to visit Bangkok Thailand doesn't have a single rainy season — it has two, running in opposite directions. The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) faces the Indian Ocean and takes the brunt of the southwest monsoon from roughly May to October. The Gulf of Thailand coast around Koh Samui faces the other way and instead gets its wettest weather from the northeast monsoon around October to December — often staying drier during the mainland's rainy season. Bangkok and the upper Gulf (Pattaya, Hua Hin) follow the same broad May–October pattern as the Andaman coast, while Chiang Mai and the north add a hot, hazy “burning season” from around February to April. For Bangkok specifically: **Nov–Apr** sees the fewest rain days of the year, while **May–Oct** is the wettest stretch. Rain rarely lasts all day — see the FAQs below for what to expect. ## Bangkok monthly climate | Month | Avg. high | Rainy days | What to expect | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | January | 32°C | 2 days | Coolest month of the year; low humidity and blue skies — peak tourist season. | | February | 33°C | 3 days | Warming up fast but still comfortable, especially in the evenings. | | March | 34°C | 5 days | Hot season begins; afternoons are best spent near air-con or water. | | April | 35°C | 6 days | The hottest month — Songkran's water festival (mid-April) helps cool things off. | | May | 34°C | 15 days | Rainy season starts; expect a heavy afternoon downpour every few days. | | June | 33°C | 15 days | Consistent short storms, lush parks and thinner crowds. | | July | 33°C | 16 days | Peak of the southwest monsoon; rain usually clears within an hour or two. | | August | 32°C | 17 days | One of the wettest months; carry a compact umbrella everywhere. | | September | 32°C | 18 days | The single rainiest month of the year; localized street flooding is possible. | | October | 31°C | 16 days | Rain tapers off through the month as the monsoon retreats. | | November | 31°C | 6 days | Cool season returns; humidity drops and skies clear up quickly. | | December | 31°C | 2 days | Driest, most pleasant month — also the busiest and priciest for hotels. | Typical climate normals compiled from long-term regional patterns — a guide to what to expect, not a live forecast. ## Packing & season tips - **Pack for Bangkok:** Light, breathable fabrics for the humidity, a compact umbrella or light rain jacket for May–October, and something that covers shoulders and knees for temple visits. - **Sun protection:** Thailand's tropical latitude means strong UV year-round, even on cloudy or rainy days. - **Book ahead in peak season:** the driest months are also the busiest and most expensive for flights and hotels. - **Rainy season isn't a reason to skip a trip:** expect lower prices, fewer crowds and lush scenery — just plan indoor backup options for late afternoons. ## Frequently asked questions **When is the best time to visit Bangkok?** Nov–Apr tends to be the best window — rainfall is well below the yearly average and days are more reliably sunny. Avoid May–Oct if you'd rather not plan around rain. **Does it rain all day during the rainy season in Bangkok?** Usually not. Thailand's monsoon rain typically falls as short, heavy afternoon or evening downpours that clear within an hour or two, rather than all-day drizzle — mornings are often dry even in the wettest months. **Is Bangkok hot all year round?** Yes — average daytime highs run from about 31°C in the coolest month to 35°C in the hottest, so it's warm to hot year-round by most visitors' standards. Humidity, not just temperature, is what changes most through the year. **What should I pack for Bangkok?** Light, breathable fabrics for the humidity, a compact umbrella or light rain jacket for May–October, and something that covers shoulders and knees for temple visits. **Does Bangkok flood during the rainy season?** Heavy downpours between May and October can cause temporary street flooding in low-lying sois, usually draining within a few hours. It's rarely severe enough to disrupt a trip, but waterproof shoes are a good idea in September, the wettest month. ## Visiting Bangkok? Browse our full Bangkok directory for restaurants, hotels, spas and services by district. [Browse the Bangkok directory →](https://bestofthailand.org/bangkok) ## Weather in other Thai destinations [🇹🇭 Weather overview](https://bestofthailand.org/weather) · [Phuket](https://bestofthailand.org/weather/phuket) · [Chiang Mai](https://bestofthailand.org/weather/chiang-mai) · [Koh Samui](https://bestofthailand.org/weather/koh-samui) · [Pattaya](https://bestofthailand.org/weather/pattaya) · [Krabi](https://bestofthailand.org/weather/krabi) · [Hua Hin](https://bestofthailand.org/weather/hua-hin)