Bangkok in March
The heat steps up a level, the tour groups thin out, and rooftop bars start earning their keep.
Is March a good time to visit Bangkok?
March is a middling month in Bangkok — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but September is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Hot season begins in earnest
- Regional crop burning can push haze into the city on still days
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March 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 March a good month to visit Bangkok?
March is a middling month in Bangkok — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but September is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Bangkok in March?
Bangkok sits at roughly 74/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 8 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is September.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in March?
Expect highs around 35°C and lows near 26°C in March, with about 3 wet days across the month.