01Weather
Bangkok weather in October
Afternoons in October average 33.2 °C (92 °F) and nights cool to 25.7 °C (78 °F). The month brings about 432 mm (17.0 in) of rain spread over roughly 22 days. Compared with September it is 0.0 °C warmer; November is 0.1 °C cooler again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical October | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 35 °C / 95 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 31 °C / 88 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 24 °C / 76 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 28.5 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.0 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 72 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest October day 2016–2025 | 37.6 °C / 22.6 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 October | 06:07 | 18:07 | 12.0 h |
| 15 October | 06:08 | 17:58 | 11.8 h |
| 31 October | 06:12 | 17:50 | 11.6 h |
Daylight shrinks by about 24 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Bangkok), including the clock change on the last Sunday of October.
03Crowds
How busy Bangkok is in October
moderate The main sights are moderate in October. What drives it:
- rains ease late October
- Vegetarian Festival in Chinatown
- Chulalongkorn Day on 23 October
05Events
What's on in Bangkok in October
Every year in October
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian Festival | nine days in late September or October, Chinatown | festival |
07Packing
What to pack for Bangkok in October
- light, breathable clothing
- sun hat and sunscreen
- refillable water bottle
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
- something for heat: 28 days a month pass 30 °C on average
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
October starts wet and ends with the first dry spells, as the monsoon retreats in the final ten days, with rain on about 22 days and afternoons around 32 °C. The Vegetarian Festival fills Chinatown with yellow flags and meat-free food for nine days around the new moon. Chulalongkorn Day on 23 October is a holiday, and the 13th marks the late King's passing with ceremonies. Rates begin to rise late in the month.
The end of Buddhist Lent at the full moon brings the Ok Phansa festivals and boat processions on the river. Flooding risk peaks in October as the northern rivers reach the city. The first cool-season evenings arrive in the last days. For the start of the cool season and Loy Krathong, see November.
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 October? See the best time to visit Bangkok.
10Elsewhere
October in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore in October | 32 °C | 12 |
| Shanghai in October | 24 °C | 8 |
| Beijing in October | 20 °C | 5 |
| Seoul in October | 20 °C | – |
| Kyoto in October | 24 °C | 8 |
| Tokyo in October | 22 °C | 10 |
11FAQ
Bangkok in October: your questions
Is October a good time to visit Bangkok?
October is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Bangkok. Daytime highs average 33 °C (92 °F), rain falls on about 22 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are moderate.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in October?
Expect hot days around 33 °C (92 °F) and nights near 26 °C (78 °F). One October in ten brings afternoons above 35 °C, and one in ten stays below 31 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in October?
October brings about 432 mm (17.0 in) of rain over roughly 22 days, which is wet by Bangkok standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 72 percent.
What should I wear in Bangkok in October?
Pack light, breathable clothing, sun hat and sunscreen, refillable water bottle.
Is Bangkok crowded in October?
The main sights are moderate in October. Main drivers: rains ease late October; Vegetarian Festival in Chinatown; Chulalongkorn Day on 23 October.
What time does it get dark in Bangkok in October?
Around the middle of October the sun sets at about 17:58 and rises at 06:08, giving 11.8 hours of daylight.