January in Bangkok
Bangkok in January. One of the best months to visit Bangkok. Typical daytime highs around 90°F (32°C).
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What to see
Start with the sights.
01What to seeWat Phra KaewExplore →
Wat Phra Kaew, commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple in Thailand.
02What to seeEmerald BuddhaExplore →
The Emerald Buddha is an image of the meditating Gautama Buddha seated in a meditative posture, made of a semi-precious green stone, clothed in gold, and about 66 centimetres (26 in) tall.
03What to seeGrand PalaceExplore →
The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand.
04What to seeWat PhoExplore →
Wat Pho, also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand.
05What to seeWat BenchamabophitExplore →
Wat Benchamabophit Dusitvanaram is a Buddhist temple (wat) located in the Dusit District of Bangkok, Thailand.
More sights (3)
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Wat Arun
Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan or Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple (wat) in the Bangkok Yai district of Bangkok, Thailand.
07Baiyoke Tower II
Baiyoke Tower II is an 88-story, 309 m (1,014 ft) skyscraper hotel at 222 Ratchaprarop Road in the Ratchathewi District of Bangkok, Thailand.
08King Power Mahanakhon
King Power Mahanakhon, formerly known as MahaNakhon (มหานคร), is a mixed-use skyscraper in the Silom/Sathon central business district of Bangkok, Thailand.
Where to eat
Where to eat in Bangkok
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Nusara
No. 35 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
02Potong
No. 13 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
03Gaggan
No. 6 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
04Le Du
No. 30 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
05Sühring
No. 22 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
06Sorn
No. 17 on The World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
Chakra Maha Prasat Throne Hall Grand Palace Bangkok aerial photo by Don Ramey Logan
Cruise on the river Chao Phraya
Month by month
Bangkok, month by month.
What to plan a trip around, month by month.
February in Bangkok
Bangkok in February. One of the best months to visit Bangkok. Typical daytime highs around 91°F (33°C).
April in Bangkok
What’s on in Bangkok in April. Typical daytime highs around 93°F (34°C).
- Songkran, April 13 to 15, 2027
November in Bangkok
Bangkok in November. One of the best months to visit Bangkok. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).
December in Bangkok
Bangkok in December. One of the best months to visit Bangkok. Typical daytime highs around 88°F (31°C).
Make a plan
Before you go.
Transport, fares & local advice
Getting there
Fly into Suvarnabhumi (BKK) / Don Mueang (DMK).
Know before you go
- Use the BTS Skytrain and river boats to skip traffic.
- Dress modestly for temples, cover shoulders and knees.
- Carry small baht for street stalls.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Bangkok?
The best time to visit Bangkok is Nov–Feb, in Thailand.
Where is Bangkok?
Bangkok is in Thailand. The nearest major airport is Suvarnabhumi (BKK) / Don Mueang (DMK).
What is Bangkok known for?
Gilded temples, street woks, and a river of tuk-tuks.
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More places to explore
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Beyond the city
