Month guide · Bangkok · Thailand
Bangkok in July
What July is really like in Bangkok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 17 rainy days and roughly 12.9 hours of daylight. Regular afternoon rain and humid heat, busier with summer-holiday visitors from Asia and Europe.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 17
- Daylight
- About 12.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in July
July is the 6th-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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 17 of its 31 days. Compared with June (33°C (91°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:50
- Daylight
- About 12.9 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, July 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 July
- King's Birthday — public holiday (28 July)
- Asahna Bucha and the start of Buddhist Lent (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Neighbourhood · Chinatown
Chinatown and Yaowarat Road
Go after 6pm for the food, take the MRT to Wat Mangkon, and eat at stalls with queues of locals.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- After dark
- Free
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Religious site · Chinatown
Wat Traimit (Golden Buddha)
At the Chinatown end of Yaowarat Road, Wat Traimit houses a solid-gold seated Buddha about three metres tall and weighing around five and a half tonnes, found in 1955 when its plaster covering cracked.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Iconic
- Art
Experience · Riverside
Rooftop bars
Go just before sunset for both views, and expect cocktails to cost several times street prices.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- After dark
- Views
- Couples
- Iconic
Religious site · Ratchaprasong
Erawan Shrine
At the busy Ratchaprasong intersection beside the Grand Hyatt, this Hindu shrine to Phra Phrom (Brahma) is one of the city's most visited spiritual sites.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 17 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 July a good time to visit Bangkok?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Bangkok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Bangkok?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Regular afternoon rain and humid heat, busier with summer-holiday visitors from Asia and Europe.
+How warm is Bangkok in July?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in July?
Expect rain on about 17 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.