Bangkok · November
Bangkok in November: the complete month guide
Quick answer: November is the start of Bangkok’s best season — cool, dry, blue skies (24-32°C), low humidity, comfortable for temple walking. Crowds build through the month but it’s still pre-Christmas calm. Loy Krathong full-moon festival (mid-November) is one of Thailand’s most photogenic events.
Weather in Bangkok in November
Cool dry season begins. Daytime 28-32°C, nights 22-25°C. Humidity drops noticeably. Almost no rain. Clear skies most days.
What’s happening in Bangkok in November
Loy Krathong (November full moon) — krathong floats with candles released on rivers/lakes nationwide. Iconic in Bangkok along Chao Phraya. Yi Peng sky-lantern festival in Chiang Mai same week (worth the flight).
Crowds and timing
Moderate. Foreign tourist numbers picking up as cool season starts. Sukhumvit + Silom hotels at 60-80% capacity.
What it costs in November
Mid-range hotels 1,500-3,500 THB/night. Loy Krathong week sees a small premium on riverside accommodation.
What to wear
Light cottons, comfortable sandals/sneakers. Cool evenings might need a light long-sleeve. Modest dress for temples (cover shoulders + knees).
What to do in Bangkok in November
- Loy Krathong evening on the Chao Phraya river (mid-November full moon) — Tha Maharaj pier is the iconic location.
- Grand Palace + Wat Pho — November weather makes the outdoor walking actually pleasant.
- Chatuchak Weekend Market — cool-season comfort makes the 15,000-stall walk doable.
- Day trip to Ayutthaya — November is the best month for the temple ruins (cool + dry).
- Rooftop bars at sunset — Sirocco, Octave, Vertigo — November evenings are at peak.