Bangkok Weather in November
Planning a trip to Bangkok in November? Here's what the weather is really like as the city transitions into the cooler, drier season — and one cultural festival worth timing your trip around.
November in Bangkok is when the season shifts. Highs sit in the mid-80s to low 90s°F, lows come down into the low to mid-70s, and both the humidity and the oppressive heat that can happen in Bangkok are greatly reduced. Rain drops dramatically from monsoon-season levels — averaging just 4–6 days for the month, compared to around 15 days in September. Two things drive the change: the monsoon starts to quiet down, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (a line of storms along the equator) shifts south into the Southern Hemisphere as fall and winter arrive.
It's an excellent travel month with almost no weather alerts to worry about, which is why it's also getting into peak tourism season — expect higher hotel rates as a trade-off. Bonus: the Loy Krathong festival, the floating basket celebration that honors the river, happens in November and could be a real highlight of your trip. Meteorologist Ian Schwartz breaks down what to expect.
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What's covered
- Highs, lows, and easing humidity
- The dramatic drop in rainy days from September
- How the monsoon quieting and the ITCZ shifting drive the change
- Why November is an excellent travel month
- Peak tourism season and higher hotel rates
- Loy Krathong (the floating basket festival)
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Bangkok in November FAQ
What is the weather like in Bangkok in November?
The season shifts. Highs sit in the mid-80s to low 90s°F, lows come down into the low to mid-70s, both humidity and oppressive heat greatly reduced. Rain drops dramatically — averaging just 4–6 days for the month, compared to around 15 days in September.
Why does Bangkok's weather change so dramatically in November?
Two things drive it: the monsoon starts to quiet down, and the Intertropical Convergence Zone (a line of storms along the equator) shifts south into the Southern Hemisphere as fall and winter arrive. The combined effect is a rapid transition from wet season to cool-dry season.
What is Loy Krathong?
Loy Krathong is Thailand's floating basket festival, held annually in November. Participants release small decorated baskets (krathongs) onto rivers and canals — a gesture that honors the water and lets go of misfortunes from the past year. In Bangkok, it turns the Chao Phraya and its canals into a genuine spectacle.