November in Bangkok averages highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and lows of 24 °C (75 °F), with about 9 rainy days and 11 h 28 min of daylight.
November weather in Bangkok at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is November a good time to visit Bangkok?
Mixed weather: hot and some rain. November is usually high season in Bangkok: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
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 November 2026
- Loy Krathong on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, usually in November event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Bangkok in November
November's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- 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 November
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 31 °C (88 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 9 days this month see real rain.
- 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. November is usually high season in Bangkok: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
November in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 29° / 24° | 28 | Tough month |
| Bali | 29° / 24° | 20 | Tough month |
| Kyoto | 16° / 7° | 6 | Mixed weather |
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FAQ
Is November a good time to visit Bangkok?
By the numbers, November is a mixed month: hot and some rain, with average highs of 31 °C (88 °F) and about 9 rainy days. November is usually high season in Bangkok: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are January, December.
How warm is Bangkok in November?
Average highs are 31 °C (88 °F) and lows 24 °C (75 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in November?
Expect about 9 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 72 mm in total. It is the 6th 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.