🧳 Packing guide
What to wear in Bangkok in March
For what to wear in Bangkok in March, pack very light, breathable clothing, sun protection and shoes that handle heat well. Heavy rain gear is usually unnecessary, although a small umbrella is an easy backup.
Travel takeaway: Sightseeing is possible, but the heat can shape the pace of the day; early starts, shade and indoor breaks help.
🗓️ Travel timing at a glance
Bangkok: 12-month travel weather
Bangkok is relatively dry and cooler from November to February, extremely hot around March–April, and wetter from May to October.
Monthly labels summarize typical climate patterns for trip planning. Always check the latest forecast and tropical-storm alerts before departure.
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Bangkok 2026 events & busy periods
Check major events, holidays and periods that may affect crowds, transport or opening hours.
🎊 Featured event
Maha Songkran World Water Festival
📅 Mid-April · Apr 11–15, 2026
One of Thailand’s biggest New Year celebrations, with large-scale water festivities, parades and performances across Bangkok.
Check official source →⚠️ Busy / closure period
Songkran holiday and festival period
📅 Around Apr 13–15
A great time for the festival, but central sights and roads can become extremely busy. Expect wet conditions while moving around the city.
Check official source →Event dates, holiday schedules and opening hours can change. Recheck the linked official tourism or government source before departure.
Bangkok Weather in March
2016–2025 · 10 complete years averaged · °F
Bangkok in March · recent 3 years
Compare the most recent complete year with the two years before it. Daily high / low temperatures are shown in °F.
CalendarNo measurable rain🌧️ Rain⛈️ Thunderstorm❄️ SnowHigh / Low · °F
⭐ March 2025 · latest complete year☔ 8 days · 61.6 mm
7
🌦️
33.7°C/24.5°C
🌧️ 6.5 mm
11
🌦️
37.1°C/27.9°C
🌧️ 2.3 mm
13
🌧️
34.7°C/28.3°C
🌧️ 7.3 mm
17
🌦️
34.8°C/27.8°C
🌧️ 4.3 mm
18
🌦️
34.8°C/26.1°C
🌧️ 1.4 mm
31
🌧️
31.5°C/23.7°C
🌧️ 23.8 mm
March 2024☔ 12 days · 66.5 mm
4
🌧️
32.8°C/27.1°C
🌧️ 3.1 mm
9
🌦️
33.1°C/28.2°C
🌧️ 1.7 mm
12
🌦️
32.2°C/26.3°C
🌧️ 4.6 mm
13
🌦️
32.9°C/26.8°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
16
🌦️
33.1°C/27.9°C
🌧️ 2.9 mm
20
🌧️
29.2°C/23.6°C
🌧️ 31.9 mm
24
🌧️
32.9°C/27.2°C
🌧️ 2.5 mm
26
🌦️
33.1°C/27.7°C
🌧️ 2.4 mm
27
🌦️
32.7°C/24.5°C
🌧️ 4.5 mm
March 2023☔ 5 days · 18.2 mm
13
🌧️
33.1°C/23.1°C
🌧️ 5.8 mm
28
🌧️
33.9°C/26.9°C
🌧️ 3.4 mm
30
🌦️
33.1°C/26.7°C
🌧️ 1.5 mm
Historical calendars use Open-Meteo reanalysis data. A rainy day is counted when daily precipitation is at least 1 mm. Conditions at a specific hotel, beach or station can differ.
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