Dusit Palace
Dusit Palace is a palace in Bangkok, Thailand, that dates back to 1899. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, situated in the Dusit district.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler, drier months of December, January, and February. During this period, temperatures range from 21 °C to 32 °C, and rainfall is minimal, with December seeing only about 2 days of rain. The rainy season, which runs from May through October, sees frequent precipitation, peaking in September with 304 mm of rain over about 28 days. March, April, and May are the hottest months, with daily highs reaching up to 35 °C.
The palace is located 3 km from the center of Bangkok. The nearest airport is Don Mueang International Airport, which is 18 km away. Visitors can combine a trip here with several nearby locations, including Khaosan Road at 2.4 km, the Grand Palace at 3.5 km, and Sukhumvit Road at 5.4 km. Lumphini Park is 5.7 km away, while Wat Sam Phran is 32.4 km away. The site operates daily from 09:30 to 16:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 304 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 14 | 18 | 40 | 82 | 209 | 156 | 158 | 184 | 304 | 252 | 52 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 10 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
