Bangkok · Thailand
August
Wettest stretch of the year — Bangkok as a transit hub, not a primary destination.
Worth considering
#12 of 12 months
There are better months for Bangkok — see the full ranking below.
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High
31.5°C
Low
24°C
Rain
153mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How August scores in Bangkok
Weather
Below average
Value
Excellent
Crowds
Very good
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average
What you gain in August
- ↑153mm: the rains keep the temperature from the March/April extremes — 31°C feels bearable
- ↑Lowest tourist volumes: temples and markets feel genuinely Thai
- ↑Budget rooftop bars and street food accessible without waiting
What you sacrifice
- ↓Statistically one of the wettest months: heavy, sustained downpours
- ↓Flooding risk on low-lying streets near the canals
- ↓Photography difficult: grey skies, wet streets, muted colours
How August compares to November (best month)
| Factor | August | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 3 | 9 |
| Value | 8 | 6 |
| Crowds | 7 | 6 |
August in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bangkok, not across destinations. Methodology →