Weather in Bangkok in February

How February compares

February is the 4th warmest month of the year in Bangkok and ranks 2nd of 134 destinations we compare for February - see where else is hot in February. Within Thailand it is 1st of 6 (Thailand in February). Against London's average high of 7.9°C in February, Bangkok is 24.4°C warmer by day and 21.5°C warmer at night.

Daytime and night-time in February

The typical February day in Bangkok peaks at 32.3°C, but that is an average: the warmest 10% of days reach 34.1°C or more. About 100% of days top 25°C and almost every pass 30°C. Nights average 23.5°C; one night in ten drops to 20.1°C or lower, so pack a layer for evenings. Between 1991 and 2020 the hottest February day here reached 36.3°C (1994-02-19) and the coldest night 15.1°C (2016-02-08).

Rain in February

Some rain (4-8 rainy days): about 3 days with 1 mm or more, 14 mm in total. Year to year it varies a lot - the wettest February was 2006 with 47 mm, the driest 2007 with 0 mm. Humidity averages 68%.

Sea temperature in February

The sea averages 27.8°C - warm enough to swim (22°c+). Depending on the year it ranges from 27.2°C to 28.7°C. For the warmest sea here, come in May (30.6°C).

Sunshine and daylight

Around 7.5 hours of sunshine a day (estimated from cloud cover), 11.6 hours of daylight: the sun rises about 06:42 and sets about 18:23 local time in mid-February. Average cloud cover is 35%.

Is February a good time to visit Bangkok?

It is a reasonable choice: hot days. The best months for Bangkok on our scoring are December, January, November; months averaging 25°C or more: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.

Plan around the heat, not just the sunshine

The main catch is sustained heat: February is hot rather than comfortably mild, and humidity of 68% can make time outdoors feel more demanding. Around 93% of days reach 30°C, so do not base your plans on getting a cooler afternoon. Put longer walks early in the day, keep midday plans flexible and allow yourself indoor breaks. Loose, breathable clothes, sun protection and water are more useful than a heavy wardrobe. Average night lows of 23.5°C mean evenings offer some relief, but not a cool finish to the day. If you struggle with warm nights, air conditioning is a sensible accommodation priority.

Rain is a smaller concern than midday comfort

With about 3 rainy days, February leaves plenty of scope for outdoor plans without making rain the focus of your packing. That is not a guarantee of dry weather throughout your stay, so a light waterproof or compact umbrella is still sensible. Sunshine averages about 7.5 hours within 11.6 hours of daylight, giving you room to spread activities across the day rather than squeezing everything into the hottest hours. The balance works well for travellers who want winter warmth and can adjust their pace. If your ideal city break involves walking continuously from morning to evening, the heat is the bigger compromise.