How hot is Bangkok in August?

Daytime highs in Bangkok in August average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Bangkok in August?

Expect around 27 rainy days and 214 mm of rainfall in August.

Is August a good time to visit Bangkok?

August is a challenging month to visit Bangkok — consider December–January instead. Overall travel score: 3.0/10. The best months are December–January.

Bangkok weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Bangkok — consider December–January instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 26°C, and about 27 days with rain.

3.0 · Poortravel score for August

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

214 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

7.8 h/day

Daylight

12.5 h

What to pack for Bangkok in August

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 81%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How August compares

Best months in Bangkok: December–January. See the full best time to visit Bangkok guide.

Bangkok in August: the details

In August, Bangkok sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 214 mm across 27 rainy days, and the sun shines about 7.8 hours per day with 12.5 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 81%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Bangkok, Thailand (13.75, 100.5) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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