Bangkok
Capital of Thailand
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, with a population of about 5.7 million as of 2018. Visitors travel here to see historic palaces, public parks, and well-known streets.
What to see
The city features significant historical sites including the Grand Palace and Dusit Palace. For outdoor leisure, Lumphini Park offers open space. The city is also known for its active street life, which centers around areas like Khaosan Road and Sukhumvit Road.
When to go
The climate is warm year-round, with daily highs ranging from 30 °C to 35 °C. The driest period is from December to February, when monthly rainfall is between 7 mm and 18 mm, making these months suitable for outdoor activities. Rainfall increases significantly starting in May, peaking in September with over 300 mm of rain and 28 rainy days. Travelers preferring drier weather should plan visits during the winter months, while those visiting from May through October should expect frequent rain.
Getting there
Don Mueang International Airport is located 21 km from the city.
Top sights in Bangkok
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 303 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 18 | 40 | 81 | 207 | 154 | 156 | 182 | 303 | 253 | 52 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 10 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Bangkok (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Assumption Cathedral, Bangkok
- Bangkok Art and Culture Centre
- Bangkok National Museum
- Benchasiri Park
- Benjakitti Park
- Front Palace
- Holy Rosary Church, Bangkok
- Phahonyothin Road
- Pratunam Market
- Ratchadaphisek Road
- Rattanakosin Island
- Santa Cruz Church, Bangkok
- Vimanmek Mansion
- Wat Kanlayanamit
- Wat Rakhangkhositaram
- Wat Suthat
- Yaowarat Road