Bangkok, Thailand: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Bangkok, Thailand? If you're planning to go to Bangkok, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Bangkok, Thailand

Based on the climate and weather in Bangkok, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Bangkok, Thailand by month

January

If you visit Bangkok during January, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Skirts

February

Traveling to Bangkok in February, you will notice that it is constantly hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Skirts
Shorts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses

March

If you are traveling to Bangkok in March, you will notice that it is constantly hot. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Shorts
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sandals

April

If you visit Bangkok during April, you are likely to find that it can be excruciatingly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light dresses
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Skirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Light shorts
Tank tops
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts

May

In May, Bangkok is really hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the 90s F (mid 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

This is also a rainy time for Bangkok, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In May, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Rain coat
Sunglasses
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Umbrella
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts

June

June for Bangkok is constantly hot. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Shorts
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Waterproof footwear

July

If you go to Bangkok in July, you will notice that it is really hot and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about two thirds of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella

August

August here is extremely hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the low 90s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about two thirds of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Sandals
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Umbrella
Dresses

September

If you vacation in Bangkok during September, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Rain coat
Shorts
Dresses
Sunglasses
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion

October

October for Bangkok is really hot and somewhat stormy. Temperatures average in the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals

November

If you vacation in Bangkok during November, you are likely to find that it can be very hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sandals
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Skirts
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

December

If you are traveling to Bangkok in December, you will notice that it is consistently hot and dry with little rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunglasses
Shorts

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Bangkok, Thailand

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bangkok, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types A, B, C and O
A SIM card that works in Bangkok
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Theft can be a problem, so pack theft protection, including locks for luggage and a money belt or pouch
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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