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Bangkok Weather

25°C

Light drizzle · Bangkok, right now

Is it raining in Bangkok right now?

Yes — it's currently raining in Bangkok (light drizzle, 25°C). Thai monsoon rain is usually short-lived, so check back in an hour or two.

Fri

31°23°

💧 96%

Sat

32°24°

💧 80%

Sun

32°24°

💧 63%

Mon

27°25°

💧 90%

Tue

30°25°

💧 93%

Wed

30°26°

💧 100%

Thu

27°26°

💧 100%

Thailand's seasons at a glance

Nov–Feb

Cool & dry

25–32°C, blue skies. Peak season — the best months for temples, beaches and city walking.

Mar–May

Hot season

33–40°C. Songkran (Thai New Year) in April brings the world's biggest water fight.

Jun–Oct

Rainy season

Short afternoon downpours, lush green landscapes, fewer crowds and lower prices.

Weather across Thailand

Thailand's climate varies a lot by coast — the Andaman side, the Gulf side and the mountainous north each run on a different monsoon schedule. Check the live conditions and month-by-month climate guide for each destination below.

Central Thailand

Bangkok

25°C

Forecast & best time to visit →

Andaman coast

Phuket

27°C

Forecast & best time to visit →

Northern Thailand

Chiang Mai

24°C

Forecast & best time to visit →

Gulf of Thailand

Koh Samui

23°C

Forecast & best time to visit →

Eastern Gulf coast

Pattaya

26°C

Forecast & best time to visit →

Andaman coast

Krabi

26°C

Forecast & best time to visit →

Upper Gulf coast

Hua Hin

25°C

Forecast & best time to visit →

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Bangkok?

November to February is the cool, dry season with temperatures around 25–32°C and low rainfall — the most comfortable months to visit Bangkok and most of Thailand.

When is the rainy season in Thailand?

The southwest monsoon typically runs from May to October. Rain usually falls in short, heavy afternoon bursts rather than all day, so travel remains very possible.

How hot does Bangkok get?

April is the hottest month, with daytime highs regularly reaching 35–40°C. The Songkran water festival in mid-April is a welcome way to cool off.

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