Bangkok in November

Cooler and drier; Loy Krathong on the river.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

November is rated good. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatCool and dry; peak crowds and prices around New Year.
• JanuaryGreatCool (for Bangkok) and dry; high season; smog on still days (check AQI).
• FebruaryGreatWarm and dry; Chinese New Year crowds Yaowarat some years.

• BangkokHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 days
• Bangkok and centre, Thailand · Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburifine

  Cool season Nov–Feb is the easy window; April reaches 38 °C (100 °F); September and October bring street flooding in short bursts.Cool season Nov–Feb is the easy window; April reaches 100 °F (38 °C); September and October bring street flooding in short bursts.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Loy Krathong check

  Full moon of the 12th lunar month · Chao Phraya riverside, Lumphini and Benjakitti park lakes

  Floating offerings and river fireworks; piers and riverside hotels packed; book riverside dinners early.

• Bangkok Marathon and city runs check

  Autumn weekends (check) · Rattanakosin, river bridges

  Early-morning road closures in the old city.

• Loy Krathong and Yi Peng

  November full moon · Thailand

  Chiang Mai hotels sell out; sky-lantern releases restricted to permitted events; river crowds in Bangkok.

Crowds · Thailand overall

Medium

Prices · Thailand overall

Medium

Thailand overall: Cool season begins; Loy Krathong and Yi Peng fill Chiang Mai; the Gulf is wet, the Andaman dries out.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bangkok, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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