Bangkok September — peak monsoon rain on the streets

Bangkok · Thailand

September

Peak monsoon — 255mm of rain. Only visit if weather doesn't affect your plans.

Worth considering

#11 of 12 months

There are better months for Bangkok — see the full ranking below.

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Climate

High

31°C

Low

23.8°C

Rain

255mm

Sun

5.2hrs/day

30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5

How September scores in Bangkok

Weather
Low
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Outstanding
Events
Below average
Atmosphere
Above average

What you gain in September

  • Cheapest month of the year: extraordinary hotel rates, even at luxury properties
  • Virtually no international tourists — the city is entirely local
  • Rain cools the heat significantly — actually one of the more pleasant temperature months

What you sacrifice

  • 255mm of rain: the most in any month — expect flooding in central areas
  • Many outdoor attractions partially or fully closed after heavy rain events
  • Transit delays common when streets flood after sustained downpours

How September compares to November (best month)

FactorSeptemberNovember
Weather
2
9
Value
9
6
Crowds
9
6

September in other destinations

Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Bangkok, not across destinations. Methodology →