Bangkok · Month comparison

November vs January

November ranks #1 overall vs January at #2. The dry season re-establishes: excellent conditions return and Loy Krathong is unmissable.

Bangkok November — Loy Krathong lanterns on the Chao Phraya

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
Bangkok January — Wat Pho in dry season morning light

January

#2 of 12 months

Best match

Peak dry season: near-zero rain, 31°C, and Bangkok at its most visited.

  • ↑Only 9mm of rain all month — outdoor markets, temples, and rooftop bars weather-guaranteed
  • ↑Cool by Bangkok standards: 31°C with pleasant evenings
FactorNovemberJanuary
Weather score
9
10
Value score
6
5
Crowd score
6
4
Events score
7
6
Atmosphere
8
8
Avg high temp30.2°C31.1°C
Monthly rain42mm9mm
Daily sunshine7.8hrs8.6hrs

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

January trade-offs

  • ↓International tourist peak: prices for mid-range hotels 30–40% above wet season
  • ↓Booking ahead essential for Floating Market tours and Ayutthaya day trips
  • ↓Haze from burning season beginning in the north — visible from January
See all 12 months for Bangkok →November in detail →January in detail →
Scores compare months within Bangkok. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →