Climate of Bangkok, Thailand
Area-weighted average across Bangkok. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Bangkok, a subdivision of Thailand, has a consistently warm climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in December to 30.2°C / 86.4°F in April, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in to 284 mm / 11.2 in depending on the season (1270 mm / 50 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.3°C79.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.7°C81.9°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.1°C84.4°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.2°C86.4°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 29.7°C85.5°F | 161 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| June | 29.2°C84.6°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.8°C83.8°F | 134 mm5.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.6°C83.5°F | 164 mm6.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.2°C82.8°F | 284 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 27.9°C82.2°F | 225 mm8.9″ | Tropical |
| November | 27.2°C81°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| December | 25.8°C78.4°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Bangkok?
The best months to visit Bangkok, Thailand for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 30.2°C / 86.4°F, and the driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Bangkok?
Bangkok, Thailand has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 25.8°C / 78.4°F in December to 30.2°C / 86.4°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1270 mm / 50 in, with the wettest month being September (284 mm / 11.2 in) and the driest December (6 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Bangkok?
The hottest month in Bangkok is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.2°C / 86.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Bangkok?
The coldest month in Bangkok is December, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
When does it rain most in Bangkok?
The wettest month in Bangkok is September, averaging about 284 mm / 11.2 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in.