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Bangkok in February
What February is really like in Bangkok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Don Ramey Logan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Bangkok. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.7 hours of daylight. Dry, warm and sunny, still one of the most comfortable months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 4th-warmest month in Bangkok: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 28 days. Compared with January (32°C (90°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:41
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:23
- Daylight
- About 11.7 hours
Late rainy season (September–October). The wettest weeks, with long downpours and occasional street flooding, easing by late October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Makha Bucha — Buddhist holiday with candlelit temple processions (February or March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Palace · Rattanakosin
Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
The walled royal palace, begun in 1782 when Bangkok became the capital, combines gilded throne halls with Wat Phra Kaew, the temple of the Emerald Buddha, Thailand's most sacred image.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Art
Religious site · Rattanakosin
Wat Pho
Drop a coin into each of the 108 bronze bowls along the Reclining Buddha's back for luck, then book a massage at the temple's school.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Art
- Architecture
Religious site · Thonburi
Wat Arun
The Temple of Dawn's central prang, decorated with broken porcelain and seashells in floral patterns, rises about 70 metres on the west bank of the Chao Phraya.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Views
Market · Chatuchak
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Arrive early before the heat builds, grab a map at the entrance and carry small notes for bargaining.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- Iconic
- Free
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 24°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Bangkok?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Bangkok?
It is one of the best months to visit Bangkok. Dry, warm and sunny, still one of the most comfortable months.
+How warm is Bangkok in February?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in February?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.