Bangkok · Month comparison
November vs December
November ranks #1 overall vs December at #6. The dry season re-establishes: excellent conditions return and Loy Krathong is unmissable.
November
#1 of 12 months
Best match
The dry season re-establishes: excellent conditions return and Loy Krathong is unmissable.
- ↑Loy Krathong festival (full moon, usually November): floating lanterns on every canal and river — extraordinary
- ↑Rains dropping sharply: far more reliable outdoor conditions than October
December
#6 of 12 months
Strong option
Peak month: near-perfect weather meets Christmas/New Year demand and premium prices.
- ↑Near-identical conditions to January: 30°C, sunny, almost no rain (18mm)
- ↑Christmas and New Year celebrations on Silom Road and at Central World are spectacular
| Factor | November | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 9 | 9 |
| Value score | 6 | 4 |
| Crowd score | 6 | 3 |
| Events score | 7 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 8 | 7 |
| Avg high temp | 30.2°C | 30.4°C |
| Monthly rain | 42mm | 18mm |
| Daily sunshine | 7.8hrs | 8.5hrs |
November trade-offs
- ↓Tourist season beginning to rebuild: prices rising from October lows
- ↓Loy Krathong week: hotel demand spikes sharply in Bangkok and Chiang Mai
- ↓International flights filling up as peak season approaches
December trade-offs
- ↓Christmas–New Year prices: some of the highest of the year, especially for river view hotels
- ↓Grand Palace and Wat Pho at maximum tourist density
- ↓Taxis and Grab surge-pricing severe on New Year's Eve
Scores compare months within Bangkok. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →