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Bangkok weather in October

Expect hot weather in Bangkok in October: afternoons reach about 31°C (87°F), while nights drop to around 24°C (75°F). Around 220 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as September and about the same as November.

What stands out in October

  • Even after dark it stays around 24°C, so sleeping can feel warm.
  • It's humid — around 85% — so the heat feels heavier.
  • It's wetter than a typical month in Bangkok — roughly 88% more rain than average.
  • October falls in Bangkok's wetter season, when heavy showers are common.

October is typically Bangkok's coolest month.

Avg high

31°C

87°F

Avg low

24°C

75°F

Rainfall

220 mm

very wet

Humidity

85%

relative

Sky

80%

cloud · often cloudy

Bangkok weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Bangkok
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January33°C / 91°F21°C / 69°F20 mm66%46%
February36°C / 96°F23°C / 73°F13 mm61%35%
March37°C / 99°F25°C / 77°F44 mm62%47%
April37°C / 98°F26°C / 79°F68 mm65%67%
May35°C / 95°F26°C / 80°F139 mm73%86%
June33°C / 91°F25°C / 78°F174 mm79%91%
July32°C / 90°F25°C / 76°F183 mm80%92%
August32°C / 89°F24°C / 76°F198 mm81%93%
September31°C / 87°F24°C / 76°F290 mm85%92%
October31°C / 87°F24°C / 75°F220 mm85%80%
November31°C / 87°F23°C / 73°F46 mm81%65%
December31°C / 87°F20°C / 68°F11 mm72%50%

What to pack for October

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
  • Water-resistant shoes
  • Quick-dry fabrics — it feels stickier than the temperature suggests
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is October a good time to visit Bangkok?

Our Bangkok guide recommends: November to February, the cool, dry season — March to May gets very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) to enter the Grand Palace and major temples — sarongs are available to rent at the entrance if needed.

Best time to visit Bangkok →

Other Thailand cities in October

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Bangkok in October: quick answers

Is October a good time to visit Bangkok?

October is one of the wetter months in Bangkok, with about 220 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.

How warm is Bangkok in October?

Average highs are about 31°C (87°F) and average lows about 24°C (75°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in October?

Bangkok typically gets around 220 mm of rain in October — very wet.

When is the best time to visit Bangkok?

November to February, the cool, dry season — March to May gets very hot, and June to October is the rainy season.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bangkok (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.