Month guide · Bangkok · Thailand
Bangkok in August
What August is really like in Bangkok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: KingPowerMahanakhon, Public domain
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Wet and humid, with rain most afternoons; temples, museums and malls make good shelter.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 8th-warmest month in Bangkok: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with July (33°C (91°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:40
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Hot season (March–May). Intense heat, often above 35°C, with Songkran in April and the mango harvest; plan indoor breaks at midday.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
- Queen Mother's Birthday and Mother's Day — public holiday (12 August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Banglamphu
Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
A gilded chedi crowns an artificial hill reached by a spiral path of about 300 steps lined with bells, gongs and small waterfalls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Dusit
Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)
Visit early in the morning, when monks may be chanting and the marble is still cool underfoot.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Silom
Mahanakhon SkyWalk
King Power Mahanakhon's pixelated tower rises 314 metres beside BTS Chong Nonsi, and its 78th-floor glass-floored SkyWalk gives a 360-degree view over the city and the river, with a rooftop bar above.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
Nature · Bang Krachao
Bang Krachao
Take a longtail ferry from Wat Khlong Toei Nok pier, rent a bicycle on arrival and set off early before the heat.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 25°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Bangkok?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Bangkok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Bangkok?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and humid, with rain most afternoons; temples, museums and malls make good shelter.
+How warm is Bangkok in August?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in August?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.