Bangkok
A sensory explosion of temples, street food, and neon nights
Weather in Bangkok · Now
25°C
Partly cloudy
96%
7 km/h
Today
33° 25°
28% rain
Wed
34° 24°
88% rain
Thu
31° 24°
78% rain
Fri
31° 25°
94% rain
Sat
31° 25°
69% rain
About Bangkok
Bangkok is Southeast Asia's ultimate urban adventure — a city of golden temples and rooftop infinity pools, of $1 pad thai from street carts and molecular gastronomy at world-class restaurants. The Chao Phraya river, Grand Palace, Chatuchak Weekend Market, Khao San Road, and vibrant nightlife make it one of the world's most visited cities.
How to Explore
Traverse the Chao Phraya River by public boat to reach historic temples like Wat Arun. Navigate the bustling streets via the BTS Skytrain to avoid heavy traffic congestion. Visit the weekend markets and take a day trip to the ancient capital of Ayutthaya.
Language
Thai (English in tourist areas)
Currency
Thai Baht (THB)
Best Time
November – February
Climate
26–35°C
Safety
Moderate
Timezone
ICT (UTC+7)
When to Go
Best overall
November – February
Most beautiful
November-February: cool dry season with clear skies
Cheapest
May-October: rainy season with discounted accommodation
Peak crowds
December-January
When are you going? Pick a month:
Bangkok in October
Temperature
25° – 32°C
Rainy days
~22 days
Prices
Medium
Crowds
Medium
Transition period as the rainy season starts to subside.
Plan a trip in October
