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Bangkok in November

What November is really like in Bangkok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.

Updated 23 October 2026By the AMZBooking editorial team

Quick answer

November is one of the best months to visit Bangkok. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. The cool, dry season begins, and Loy Krathong fills the river and park lakes with candlelit floats.

Average high / low: 32°C (90°F) / 24°C (75°F)
Rainy days: About 6
Daylight: About 11.5 hours
Crowds: Busy
Hotel prices: High

Weather in November

November is the 11th-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with October (32°C (90°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 31°C (88°F).

Sunrise (15 November): About 06:18
Sunset (15 November): About 17:48
Daylight: About 11.5 hours

Early rainy season (June–August). Hot, sunny mornings broken by short, heavy afternoon storms; quieter temples and lower hotel prices.

Crowds and prices

On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.

Events in November

Loy Krathong — floating candle offerings on the river and lakes (full moon, usually November)

Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.

What to do in November

Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.

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
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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
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Art

Religious site · Ratchaprasong

Erawan Shrine

Visit in the evening when it is busiest, and avoid standing directly in front of people praying.

Time needed: 20 minutes
Cost: Free

Free
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After dark

Museum · Pathum Wan

Jim Thompson House

American silk entrepreneur Jim Thompson, who revived the Thai silk industry and vanished in Malaysia in 1967, assembled six old teak houses beside a canal into a home filled with Southeast Asian art.

Time needed: 1–1.5 hours
Cost: Low cost

History
Architecture
Art
Rainy day

What to pack

For highs near 32°C, lows near 24°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.

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Questions travellers ask

+Is November a good time to visit Bangkok?

It is one of the best months to visit Bangkok. The cool, dry season begins, and Loy Krathong fills the river and park lakes with candlelit floats.

+How warm is Bangkok in November?

Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).

+Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in November?

Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.