Best time to visit Bangkok
Best time of year to visit Bangkok
The best time to visit Bangkok kicks off in late October–November. Visitors can participate in beautiful lantern festival Loi Krathong or head to Lopburi Monkey Banquet Festival. The dry season continues until February, so winter months are perfect for cycling, boating, and exploring floating markets. Spring is hot both in terms of weather and events. Songkran celebrations in mid-April draw crowds, and in May you can see the Royal Ploughing Ceremony that kicks off the rice-growing season. In late spring, longan, mango, and lychee are in season. From May to October, expect southwest monsoons that bring rains and lower prices.
15 THINGS TO DO IN BANGKOK (MAY 05 - MAY 14)
Floating Markets
Your Thai vacation can't be complete without shopping at traditional floating markets around Bangkok
Beach Season
Torquoise clear waters are inviting you for the best beach experience in Thailand
Synchronous Fireflies
Mangrove forests and river banks come alive at night with thousands of flashing lights
Boat Cruises
A great way to explore the old town of Bangkok
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
The ceremony marks the start of the rice growing season with sacred oxen that plough the field across the Royal Palace
Lychee or Litchi Season
Transplanted from South China, lychee used to be a fruit of the emperors
Rose Apple Season
Looking nothing like an apple, the fruit smells like rose when a first bite is taken
Mangosteen Season
Known as the queen of fruit, mangosteen or mangkhut has a delicate texture
Durian Season
Durian may not be the most loved fruit, but it is definitely the king of all fruit!
Longan Season
The fruit that was once transported from China has flourished and become one of the most popular in Thailand
Yongchak or Stink Bean Season
Also known as yongchak, the long twisted bean is smelly in a unique way due to its gas containment
Mango Season
In Thai cuisine, mango is a major ingredient, both ripe and unripe. Therefore, aim for its season to get the best taste!
Jackfruit Season
Try one of the largest fruits in the world
Cycling in Bang Krachao
The best way to escape the chaos of Bangkok city while exploring a tropical jungle
Rambutan Season
One of the most beautiful fruits, rambutan has fluffy skin and juicy flesh
27 THINGS TO DO OUT OF SELECTED DATE RANGE
Burapa Bike Week, Pattaya
unconfirmedBringing bikers all across Thailand together with the whole world, Burapa Bike Week is one of the most anticipated events of the year
Songkran Water Festival (Thai New Year)
out of rangeThai New Year lasts for at least three days, depending on the region, and is one of the most joyful celebrations of the new year worldwide
Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
out of rangeOne of the major firework shows in the world, with different competitions between plenty of countries
Loi Krathong
out of rangeA beautiful festival to make a wish that will come true
Thailand Grand Sale
out of rangeThe Thai hunting season has officially begun!
Makha Bucha Day
out of rangeOne of the holiest days for Buddhists, celebrates the day when 1250 disciples of Buddha gathered for his preaching. The holiday includes one of the most spectacular ceremonies in Buddhism
Chonburi Buffalo Racing
out of rangeThe event to apreciate the hard work of buffaloes is full of adrenaline and competitions
Rub Bua Festival
out of rangeThe beautiful ancient tradition of throwing lotus flowers from the banks of the river is one of the most heart-warming in Thailand
MAYA Music Festival
unconfirmedNo music festival in the world can boast a more stunning stage than a 26-meter high monkey head of MAYA
Wan Ok Phansa
out of rangeThe festival that marks the end of the Buddhist lent is full of celebrations and interesting authentic activities
Visakha Bucha Day
out of rangeThe day that marks three most important events in Buddha's life with beautiful ceremonies
National Elephant Day
out of rangeElephants are unique animals: they are social, cute, and helpful. Therefore, it's natural that they have got a day totally dedicated to them
Chinese New Year
out of rangeThe parade and royal procession highlight Asia's biggest festival
Rains Retreat or Vassa
out of rangeThis is a period marked by Buddhist Lent, which lasts three months and makes the monks stay at a single monastery
New Year's Eve
out of rangeThai capital will take your breath away on December 31
Thod Kathin Robes Offering Ceremony
out of rangeThe period lasting for a month when monks are offered various goods is also known as Thod Kathin or Kathina
King’s Cup Muay Thai
out of rangeThe tournament of the national Thai sport dedicated to the King's of Thailand Birthday
Queen’s Cup Muay Thai
out of rangeNational Thai sport which means "science of the two limbs" is fascinating all year, but during Queen's birthday the ordinary fights change into spectacular championships between the best ones
Lopburi Monkey Banquet Festival
out of rangeThe town of Lopburi is known to be a monkey city due to its vast population of monkeys. Moreover, monkeys are so highly regarded here that once a year they receive a special banquet
Tamarind Season
out of rangeWinter is harvest time for this delicious Thai fruit
King's Birthday
out of rangeOne of the most important and majestic celebrations in Thailand!
Sapodilla Season
out of rangeTry fresh sapodilla fruits while visiting Thailand
International Thai Martial Arts Games & Festival
out of rangeIf you are interested in martial arts, especially Thai martial arts, that are traditional and spectacular, you just can't miss this out!
Custard Apple Season
out of rangeWith hard skin that is easy to break with a squeeze and soft flesh inside, the fruit is a total summer delight
Jujube Season
out of rangePear-shaped and not too big in size, the fruit resembles a yellowish apple with hard skin
Thaibreak Festival
out of rangeThe Thaibreak Festival, an electronic music festival on the enchanting island of Koh Mak with a limited number of visitors
Pomelo Season
out of rangeThai pomelo is very famous, especially among the ethnic Chinese
