Thailand · 13°45′N 100°30′E

Bangkok

Street food, temples and rooftop bars.

Good for: Big city, Food, Nightlife, Nature, History & culture, Adventure
Rough daily spend: around $55 per person mid-range, not counting getting there (our estimate; it varies a lot)
Mildest months: March is warmest, January is driest

Best time to visit Bangkok

Warmest in March (around 34° by day), coolest in January (31° by day, 22° at night). January has the fewest wet days (4).

Average weather by month in Bangkok
Month	High	Low	Wet days	Rain	Sun / day
Jan	31°	22°	4	23 mm	10.4 h
Feb	32°	24°	6	35 mm	10.6 h
Mar	34°	26°	8	45 mm	10.7 h
Apr	34°	27°	12	84 mm	10.9 h
May	33°	27°	21	179 mm	9.9 h
Jun	33°	26°	24	152 mm	9.2 h
Jul	31°	26°	26	207 mm	7.7 h
Aug	32°	25°	26	193 mm	7.8 h
Sep	31°	25°	27	297 mm	7.9 h
Oct	31°	24°	23	245 mm	8.9 h
Nov	31°	24°	11	82 mm	9.6 h
Dec	31°	22°	4	19 mm	10.2 h

Averages for 2016–2025 from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (CC BY 4.0), for the point at 13°45′N 100°30′E. Wet day = 1 mm or more. Highlighted months are mild (18–27° highs) and fairly dry.

What to pack for Bangkok

For four nights, based on the weather above. Every trip also needs the basics: documents, chargers, toiletries and any medication.

March

Waterproof jacket
Compact umbrella

January

Nothing extra

Either way

5 × underwear
5 × socks
4 × T-shirts or vests
2 × shorts or skirts
Something to sleep in
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunglasses
Sun hat
Sunscreen
Small cross-body bag
Transit card or app set up

Going with a group? The planner builds a shared list where each person ticks their own things and claims the shared ones.

Going with friends?

One link for the group: find the days you’re all free, vote on what to do, get a day-by-day route and a shared packing list. No sign-up.

Plan Bangkok