Best Time to Visit Grand Palace
Best time to visit Grand Palace: January and December. Month-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Best time to visit Grand Palace
Go in January and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, July and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climate in Grand Palace month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91° | 73° | 0,4 in | ★★★★★ |
| February | 93° | 77° | 1,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 94° | 80° | 2,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 96° | 82° | 1,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 92° | 80° | 8,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 91° | 79° | 7,8 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 89° | 78° | 10,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 91° | 78° | 6,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 88° | 78° | 12,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 89° | 77° | 8,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 88° | 74° | 3,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 90° | 74° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Grand Palace compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Grand Palace.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | 18 mi | 83°F | 33°F cooler | 68 in |
| Siem Reap | 227 mi | 82°F | 33°F cooler | 70 in |
| Angkor | 228 mi | 82°F | 33°F cooler | 76 in |
| Angkor Wat | 228 mi | 82°F | 33°F cooler | 76 in |
| Koh Samui | 295 mi | 78°F | 38°F cooler | 58 in |
What to pack, what to skip
- Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
- Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
- If your dates are flexible, avoid May, July and September - historically the least comfortable months here.
Summary
Grand Palace is a tourist attraction in Bangkok. Grand Palace is a landmark known for the Emerald Buddha temple complex.
Right now it is 81°F (27°C) in Grand Palace with light showers. It feels like 89°F. Today runs from 78°F to 89°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Grand Palace is January and December. The climate is tropical. May, July and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 96°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 73°F.
The closest major airport is Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), about 18 mi away. Nearby highlights include Angkor and Angkor Wat.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 89°F is in line with the 91°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Grand Palace today at 9.1/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Grand Palace right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 10:14 PM, Aug 22 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛈️ 87° / 80°
Thunderstorm with hail · 93% rain · wind 8 mph
⛈️ 88° / 79°
Thunderstorm · 88% rain · wind 8 mph
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Grand Palace?
Grand Palace is a tourist attraction in Bangkok. Its coordinates are 13.75, 100.4915. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Grand Palace right now?
It is currently 81°F (27°C) with light showers. Humidity is 87% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Grand Palace?
January and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Grand Palace, which has a tropical climate. May, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Grand Palace in?
Grand Palace observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 10:14 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Grand Palace?
The closest airports are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 18 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Grand Palace?
Popular options include Angkor and Angkor Wat.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 22, 2026 at 10:14 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
