Bangkok in February
Dry and warm with the last of the cool mornings; Chinatown is the one part of the city that becomes genuinely impassable.
Is February a good time to visit Bangkok?
February is one of the busiest months in Bangkok, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
What’s on in February
- Chinese New Year (movable, late Jan–Feb) — Yaowarat closes to traffic
- Makha Bucha (movable) — candlelit processions around the temples
Best days in February
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in February
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in February
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How February compares
Every month in Bangkok, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Bangkok.
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Frequently asked questions
Is February a good month to visit Bangkok?
February is one of the busiest months in Bangkok, at about 86/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
How crowded is Bangkok in February?
Bangkok sits at roughly 86/100 in February on our crowd scale, which is 20 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is September.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in February?
Expect highs around 33°C and lows near 24°C in February, with about 2 wet days across the month.