Thailand
Things to do in Bangkok
Cooking classes, food tours and day trips and more, with the best month for each. Bangkok is most comfortable for sightseeing in December and January.
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- Cooking classes
- Food tours
- Day trips
- Boat tours
- Bike tours
- Private tours
- Walking tours
- Zipline tours
Popular tours in Bangkok
Bangkok Private Highlights Tour with Local GuideFrom $72View 
Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk TourFrom $38View 
Bangkok City Highlights Tour: Grand Palace & Three Iconic TemplesFrom $74View 
Private Tour: Best of Bangkok in A DayFrom $213View 
Bangkok Backstreets Food Tour with 15+ TastingsFrom $59View 
Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk TourFrom $76View
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What to book in Bangkok
Bangkok month by month
Bangkok weather by month
Averages for Bangkok Metropolis, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 91 (33) | 93 (34) | 94 (35) | 96 (36) | 95 (35) | 93 (34) | 92 (34) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 92 (33) | 90 (32) |
| Low °F (°C) | 74 (23) | 77 (25) | 80 (26) | 81 (27) | 80 (27) | 80 (26) | 79 (26) | 79 (26) | 78 (25) | 77 (25) | 76 (25) | 74 (23) |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:09 pm | 6:23 pm | 6:28 pm | 6:31 pm | 6:37 pm | 6:46 pm | 6:50 pm | 6:40 pm | 6:20 pm | 5:59 pm | 5:47 pm | 5:53 pm |
Day trips from Bangkok
- Amphawa 42 mi
- A canalside floating market, best on weekend evenings.
- Ayutthaya 42 mi
- The ruined temples of Siam's old capital.
- Bang Pa-In 34 mi
- The royal summer palace near Ayutthaya.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
For walking around and sightseeing, December and January. April is the warmest month at about 96°F (36°C), and December the coolest at about 90°F (32°C).
What is the rainiest month in Bangkok?
September, with about 18 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.