Bangkok weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: November – February
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 6 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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 32 | 38 | 63 |
| Day | 31° | 31° | 31° |
| Night | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 25 | 21 | 8 |
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 51 min06:08 – 17:59
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- 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 %52 %
- 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
Bangkok in October: quick answers
Is Bangkok hot in October?
Yes. In October, Bangkok is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Does it rain much in Bangkok in October?
It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 187 mm.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)