March in Bangkok averages highs of 33 °C (92 °F) and lows of 26 °C (78 °F), with about 6 rainy days and 12 h 01 min of daylight.
March weather in Bangkok at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Bangkok?
Tough month: very hot and some rain. March is usually shoulder season in Bangkok: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
We found no major holidays or events for March in Bangkok. Our holiday source does not cover Thailand, so check official listings before you go.
Things to do in Bangkok in March
March is hot, so do outdoor sights early in the morning or after 5 pm and save museums and markets for midday.
- Wat Arun — best from the river at sunset outdoors
- Chao Phraya boats outdoors
- Chatuchak weekend market — go early outdoors
- Chinatown (Yaowarat) at night — street food outdoors
- Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew — dress code applies indoors
- Wat Pho — reclining Buddha indoors
Where to stay: Riverside or Old Town (Rattanakosin) for temples; Sukhumvit for food and the BTS; Silom for nightlife.
What to pack for Bangkok in March
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 33 °C (92 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Bangkok costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–65 | €80–200 |
Excluding flights. March is usually shoulder season in Bangkok: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 30° / 24° | 20 | Tough month |
| Bali | 29° / 24° | 23 | Tough month |
| Kyoto | 14° / 3° | 9 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Bangkok?
By the numbers, March is a tough month: very hot and some rain, with average highs of 33 °C (92 °F) and about 6 rainy days. March is usually shoulder season in Bangkok: fewer crowds than peak months, with prices often a little lower. The best months for weather are January, December.
How warm is Bangkok in March?
Average highs are 33 °C (92 °F) and lows 26 °C (78 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in March?
Expect about 6 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 44 mm in total. It is the 4th driest month of the year in Bangkok.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights. In the tropics, reanalysis data tends to count more light-rain days than local weather stations do; rain there often comes as short afternoon downpours.