Month guide · Bangkok · Thailand
Bangkok in March
What March is really like in Bangkok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Terence Ong, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Heat and humidity build; sightsee early and late, and rest in air conditioning at midday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 2nd-warmest month in Bangkok: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (33°C (91°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:29
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
Cool season (November–February). Dry, sunny and less humid, with Loy Krathong and Chinese New Year; peak season and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March 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 March
March has no major recurring festival in Bangkok, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
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 34°C, lows near 26°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Bangkok?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Bangkok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Bangkok?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat and humidity build; sightsee early and late, and rest in air conditioning at midday.
+How warm is Bangkok in March?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.