Khaosan Road ถนนข้าวสาร
Khaosan Road is a street and neighborhood in Bangkok, Thailand, established in 1892. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are December and January, which see minimal rainfall and daily highs around 30 °C to 31 °C. Rainfall increases significantly from May through October, with September recording the most rain. Temperatures remain relatively consistent throughout the year, with daily highs ranging from 30 °C to 35 °C and daily lows between 21 °C and 27 °C.
Khaosan Road is located 2 km from the center of Bangkok. Don Mueang International Airport is the nearest airport, situated 21 km away. Nearby locations include the Grand Palace at 1.1 km, Dusit Palace at 2.4 km, Lumphini Park at 5.7 km, Sukhumvit Road at 6.0 km, and Wat Sam Phran at 30.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is September, with about 298 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 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 13 | 17 | 39 | 78 | 200 | 152 | 153 | 178 | 298 | 251 | 53 | 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.
