Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
August verdict
Bangkok, Thailand in August
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 208mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
208mm
Sun
5.1h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 208mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Bangkok, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August33°C average high
August is on the cooler side of Bangkok's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August208mm average rain
August is wetter than Bangkok's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.1 hours average sun
August is one of Bangkok's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August30°C average sea
August is close to Bangkok's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August50 weather score
August scores below Bangkok's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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