Pack light, breathable clothes for 32–36°C heat, plus long trousers or a skirt and covered shoulders for temples. May to October is the rainy season, so add an umbrella.
Bangkok is hot, 32–36°C hot, so light, breathable clothes are a given. The catch is the temples: the Grand Palace and major temples turn away shorts, short skirts and bare shoulders. A light scarf or sarong in your bag solves it in seconds.
November to February is the coolest and driest time, and the busiest. Many Thai sockets take Canadian plugs, but the voltage is 230 V, so only plug in devices labelled 100–240 V.
WeatherHighs from 32°C (Dec) to 36°C (Apr); rainiest May to October
PlugType A, B, C, O, 230 V
EntryCanadians can visit Thailand visa-free for tourism and must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival.
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Month
High
Low
Rain days
Weather
January
33°C
23°C
2
Hot, mostly dry
February
34°C
25°C
2
Hot, mostly dry
March
35°C
26°C
3
Hot, mostly dry
April
36°C
27°C
5
Very hot, mostly dry
May
35°C
27°C
12
Very hot, rainy
June
34°C
26°C
13
Hot, rainy
July
34°C
26°C
14
Hot, rainy
August
33°C
26°C
16
Hot, rainy
September
33°C
25°C
18
Hot, rainy
October
33°C
25°C
14
Hot, rainy
November
33°C
25°C
4
Hot, mostly dry
December
32°C
23°C
1
Hot, mostly dry
Monthly averages for Bangkok Metropolis, from the city's climate table.
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Plug type A, B, C, O
EPICKA universal travel adapter
SpecsTypes A, C, G and I, with USB ports
Doesn't fit Type D sockets (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka): pack a Type D adapter too.
Why we picked it
Some sockets take our plugs, but bring a universal adapter to be safe.
Phone and laptop chargers labelled 100–240 V work with just an adapter
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Hot, mostly dry: highs around 32°C, lows around 23°C, and rain on about 1 day. Pack light, breathable clothes (cotton or linen), sun hat and SPF 30+ sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
What should I wear in Bangkok in April?
Very hot, mostly dry: highs around 36°C, lows around 27°C, and rain on about 5 days. Pack light, breathable clothes (cotton or linen), sun hat and SPF 30+ sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
Do I need a plug adapter for Bangkok?
Usually. Thailand uses Type A, B, C, O plugs at 230 V. Some sockets take our plugs, but bring a universal adapter to be safe.
When is the rainy season in Bangkok?
Rain is most frequent from May to October, with rain on 12–18 days a month on average, and the heaviest rain in September.
Do Canadians need a visa for Thailand?
Canadians can visit Thailand visa-free for tourism and must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival.
