Bangkok Weather Forecast
Bangkok weather: 80°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Bangkok?
Yes - rain is likely in Bangkok today.
A 82% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,9 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue and Wed.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (1,9 in against a typical 2,0 in).
16-day forecast for Bangkok
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 1 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 91° / 78° | 82% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 9 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 92° / 78° | 96% · 0,2 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 77° | 92% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 77° | 85% · 0,2 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 90° / 76° | 96% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 75° | 85% · 0,4 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light showers | 86° / 74° | 85% · 0,5 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 74° | 67% · 0,1 in | 5 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 76° | 37% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 89° / 78° | 45% · 0,3 in | 4 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light showers | 87° / 77° | 57% · 0,7 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light showers | 81° / 74° | 67% · 1,2 in | 7 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 87° / 75° | 68% · 0,4 in | 5 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 74° | 61% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 8 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 88° / 76° | 28% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 46% | -- | — |
What this means for Bangkok
Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 91°F is in line with the 89°F typical for this month.
A 82% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Within 15 degrees of the equator, day length barely changes all year; seasons are defined by rain, not temperature.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 39°F - an unusually even climate through the year.
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.
See the Bangkok forecast by time range
Bangkok weather - more answers
Explore Bangkok
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Weather for related places
Frequently asked questions
Where is Bangkok?
Bangkok is a city in Thailand. Its coordinates are 13.7563, 100.5018. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Bangkok right now?
It is currently 80°F (27°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 88% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
January and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Bangkok, which has a tropical climate. May, July and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Bangkok in?
Bangkok observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 2:01 AM.
How many people live in Bangkok?
Bangkok has a population of approximately 10.7 million.
What is the nearest airport to Bangkok?
The closest airports are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK), 17 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Bangkok?
Popular options include Grand Palace, Angkor and Angkor Wat.
What places are in Bangkok?
Bangkok covers 2 places in this atlas, including Grand Palace and Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - 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 October 1, 2026 at 2:01 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
