June is the month the guidebooks tell you to avoid. The people who live here know it as the month the city gets quiet and the storms wash the air clean every evening.
Weather#
| Typical | |
|---|---|
| Days | Low 30s °C, very humid |
| Nights | High 20s |
| Rain | A storm most afternoons or evenings, usually under an hour |
| Grey all-day rain | Occasional |
May is hotter; July is similar. Weather by month.
What the rain actually changes#
Less than you think. Temples, markets, malls, food: all fine. The things to move around the storm are the long-tail boat on the canals, the rooftop bars (they have indoor floors anyway) and Ayutthaya, which is better done early. The BTS and MRT run regardless. Streets flood for an hour in some districts and drain. Carry a small umbrella and accept wet feet. Canal boats are best in the morning.
What's on#
Bangkok Pride in the first half of the month: the parade through Silom, parties for a week either side, and the city at its most open. Nightlife guide. The fruit season continues. The malls run their mid-year sales.
Crowds and prices#
The fewest tourists of the year. Hotels at or near their lowest rates, no queue at Wat Pho, tables everywhere. If you have ever wanted the Grand Palace without the crowd, this is the month. Where to stay; Bangkok on a budget.
The June day#
Out early, indoors or under cover for the storm, out again after. The evenings after rain are the best of the Bangkok year: cooler, cleaner air, wet streets and neon. Bangkok at night.
What to pack#
Quick-dry everything, sandals, a packable rain jacket, a dry bag for your phone, and something warm for the over-cooled malls and trains. What to wear in Bangkok.
Plan it#
The 3-day itinerary, mornings first. Post your dates on Roavi Community. A Local Friend knows which streets flood and which noodle shop to wait it out in.
Bangkok in June? Quiet, cheap, and wet at 4pm. See it with a local.
Meet a Local FriendFrequently Asked Questions
Is it too rainy to visit Bangkok in June?
No. June rain usually comes as one storm in the afternoon or evening that lasts an hour or so. You lose that hour, not the day. The exception is the odd grey day of steady rain, which is rarer than people expect.Is June hot in Bangkok?
Yes. Low thirties by day, high twenties at night, with high humidity that makes it feel hotter. The rain cools things for an hour and then the humidity climbs back.When is Bangkok Pride?
In June, with the parade usually on a weekend in the first half of the month, running through Silom and Rama IV. Check the current year's date before you book around it.Is June cheap in Bangkok?
It is one of the cheapest months of the year for hotels, along with May and September. Flights from Europe and the US are also at their lowest.
