Bangkok is at its best from November to February.
It is busiest and priciest in November to February.
Expect the most rain in May to October.
Here is every month at a glance, the dates to plan around, and flights from five Indian cities.
Bangkok month by month
Average highs and lows, rain, the season and what's on, for the next twelve months.
| Month | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 31° / 24°very wet, 260 mm | Shoulder | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | 31° / 23°some rain, 89 mm | Peak | DiwaliLoy Krathong |
| December 2026Best weather | 31° / 22°dry, 20 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | 32° / 22°mostly dry, 29 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027Best weather | 32° / 23°mostly dry, 44 mm | Peak | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027 | 33° / 25°some rain, 63 mm | Shoulder | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | 34° / 26°rainy spells, 96 mm | Shoulder | SongkranIndian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | 33° / 26°wet, 187 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | 32° / 26°wet, 153 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | 31° / 26°wet, 231 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon downpours. September and October are the wettest... |
| August 2027 | 32° / 26°wet, 212 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon downpours. September and October are the wettest... |
| September 2027 | 31° / 25°very wet, 332 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon downpours. September and October are the wettest... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals, holidays and closures in Bangkok, and the Indian holiday rushes that raise fares.
- 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 24 NovLoy KrathongCandlelit floats on rivers and canals, and the Yi Peng lantern nights in Chiang Mai around the full moon.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 6 FebLunar New YearDragon dances and street food in Thailand's Chinatowns, biggest in Bangkok's Yaowarat.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 13–15 AprSongkranThai New Year: a nationwide water fight. Great fun, but hotels fill up and many Thais travel home.
- 15 Apr – 15 Jun · expectedIndian summer holidaysSchool holidays (roughly mid-April to mid-June, varying by state): outbound family travel peaks and fares climb, especially to the Gulf, Southeast Asia and Europe.
- 27–31 OctDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Friday 29 Oct): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips abroad book up.
Flights to Bangkok from India
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen from each city in the last two weeks. Open a route to price every month live.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
The best weather in Bangkok is from November to February. Cool, dry season by Bangkok standards: highs around 31-32°C and little rain. The best time to visit. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is November to February. The quietest months are May to September.
When is the rainy season in Bangkok?
The wettest months are May to October. Rainy season: short, heavy afternoon downpours. September and October are the wettest and some streets flood.
When is Bangkok most crowded?
Peak season is November to February, when stays cost the most and the sights are busiest.
What is the cheapest way to fly to Bangkok from India?
Of the Indian cities we track, Mumbai has the lowest fare right now: ₹10,372 (one-way) for Sun 28 Feb.
How hot does Bangkok get?
The hottest month is April, with average highs of 34°C; the coolest nights come in January, around 22°C.