AI-generatedBangkok at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Feb
- Warmest month
- Apr · 35°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,220 h
- Rain a year
- 1,180 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+7
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Bangkok
Bangkok has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 35 °C, while December is the coolest at 31 °C. With around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year, Bangkok is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 7.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – February
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:0817:59
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in October?
In October, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 187 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min06:08 – 17:59
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on average
- Hot days
- 23 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Bangkok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %55 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bangkok
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.1 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Bangkok, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bangkok
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bangkok: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bangkok has about 21 rainy days with 187 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 69 | 31° | 22° | 7.0 h | 3 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 63 | 32° | 23° | 7.6 h | 4 | 19 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 34° | 25° | 7.6 h | 6 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 33 | 35° | 27° | 7.6 h | 11 | 75 |
| MayMay | 22 | 33° | 26° | 6.3 h | 20 | 140 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 32° | 26° | 5.3 h | 22 | 121 |
| JulyJul | 26 | 32° | 26° | 4.5 h | 23 | 137 |
| AugustAug | 25 | 32° | 26° | 4.2 h | 23 | 137 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 31° | 25° | 4.3 h | 25 | 246 |
| OctoberOct | 34 | 31° | 24° | 5.1 h | 21 | 187 |
| NovemberNov | 60 | 31° | 23° | 6.5 h | 8 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 31° | 22° | 6.9 h | 2 | 10 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
13.75° N, 100.50° E · 12 m · Asia/Bangkok
Best time to visit Bangkok
The best time to visit Bangkok is from November to February. From March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is September with 246 mm.
Bangkok through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bangkok in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Fair
- 31–35 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Bangkok in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 31–33 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 135 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bangkok for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Bangkok month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
69January31° · 7 h
In January, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in January63February32° · 8 h
In February, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in February49March34° · 8 h
In March, Bangkok is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in March33April35° · 8 h
In April, Bangkok is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 75 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in April22May33° · 6 h
In May, Bangkok is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 140 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in May25June32° · 5 h
In June, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 22 days, totalling 121 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in June26July32° · 5 h
In July, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 137 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in July25August32° · 4 h
In August, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 137 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in August30September31° · 4 h
In September, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 246 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in September34October31° · 5 h
In October, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 187 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in October60November31° · 7 h
In November, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bangkok.
Bangkok in November71December31° · 7 h
In December, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Bangkok.
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Bangkok vs. Pattaya
In October the holiday weather in Bangkok and Pattaya is about equally good (score 34 vs. 38). During the day Pattaya is 1 °C cooler than Bangkok.
| in October | Bangkok | Pattaya |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 34 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 30° |
| Sea | – | 30° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 23 |
| Best time | Nov – Feb | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Thailand in October: the best places
In October, Bangkok ranks 8 of 8 destinations in this country.
- Pattaya30°30°67
- 2Hua Hin29°29°67
- 3Koh Samui28°29°67
- 4Khao Lak28°29°64
- 5Ao Nang28°29°64
- 6Patong28°29°64
- 7Chiang Mai29°52
- 8BangkokThis page31°34
Planning a trip to Bangkok
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Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h
- Distance
- 9,550 km
- Time zone
- UTC+7
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bangkok
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
The best time to visit Bangkok is from November to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bangkok?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 27 °C. December is the coolest month at 31 °C.
When does it rain most in Bangkok?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is September with 246 mm. The driest month is December with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bangkok get?
Bangkok gets around 2,220 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 7.6 hours a day; in August there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok uses the time zone Asia/Bangkok, at UTC+7 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bangkok?
A nonstop flight from London to Bangkok takes about 12 h, for a straight-line distance of about 9,550 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
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