01Weather
Bangkok weather in March
Afternoons in March average 34.9 °C (95 °F) and nights cool to 27.2 °C (81 °F). Compared with February it is 1.0 °C warmer; April is 1.2 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 36 °C / 97 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 34 °C / 92 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 26 °C / 78 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 30.2 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 38.8 °C / 23.8 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 06:34 | 18:26 | 11.9 h |
| 15 March | 06:25 | 18:28 | 12.0 h |
| 31 March | 06:14 | 18:29 | 12.3 h |
Daylight grows by about 24 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Bangkok), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Bangkok is in March
busy The main sights are busy in March. What drives it:
- heat builds
- end of the cool season
- school groups
05Events
What's on in Bangkok in March
No major recurring events fall in March.
07Packing
What to pack for Bangkok in March
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella for occasional showers
- something for heat: 30 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is the start of the hot season, with afternoons above 34 °C and humidity rising, but still almost no rain, about three days. Crowds thin slightly as the cool season ends and rates begin to fall. Plan temples for early morning, malls and museums for the afternoon, and the river at sunset. The Bangkok International Fashion Week and the start of the mango season fill the calendar.
Air quality remains a concern in early March. The Chatuchak market opens at dawn on weekends, the coolest hour. Sea trips to Koh Samet and Pattaya are easy by road. The Songkran preparations begin in the last week, with water guns on sale everywhere. For the hottest month and the three-day water festival, see April; the first half of March is the last comfortable, dry window.
09Compare
Bangkok month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33 °C | 24 °C | – | – | very busy | Mixed |
| February | 34 °C | 25 °C | – | – | very busy | Mixed |
| March | 35 °C | 27 °C | – | – | busy | Good |
| April | 36 °C | 28 °C | – | – | busy | Good |
| May | 36 °C | 28 °C | 22 | – | moderate | Mixed |
| June | 35 °C | 27 °C | 21 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| July | 34 °C | 26 °C | 22 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| August | 34 °C | 26 °C | 23 | – | moderate | Mixed |
| September | 33 °C | 26 °C | 24 | – | quiet | Mixed |
| October | 33 °C | 26 °C | 22 | – | moderate | Mixed |
| November | 33 °C | 25 °C | – | – | busy | Good |
| December | 33 °C | 24 °C | – | – | very busy | Mixed |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Bangkok.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore in March | 32 °C | 9 |
| Shanghai in March | 17 °C | 12 |
| Beijing in March | 16 °C | 4 |
| Seoul in March | 13 °C | – |
| Kyoto in March | 16 °C | 9 |
| Tokyo in March | 16 °C | 9 |
11FAQ
Bangkok in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Bangkok?
March is a good month to visit Bangkok. Daytime highs average 35 °C (95 °F), and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in March?
Expect hot days around 35 °C (95 °F) and nights near 27 °C (81 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 36 °C, and one in ten stays below 34 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in March?
March in Bangkok, by the 1991–2020 station normals.
What should I wear in Bangkok in March?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Bangkok crowded in March?
The main sights are busy in March. Main drivers: heat builds; end of the cool season; school groups.
What time does it get dark in Bangkok in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 18:28 and rises at 06:25, giving 12.0 hours of daylight.