Where and when
Best time to visit Bangkok from India
Bangkok packs temples, street food and river life into one of the cheapest big-city trips from India, with short flights from most metros.
Cheapest month to fly: April, from ₹16,141 return (Kolkata, seen 27 Sep). Cheapest fare checked in the last 48 hours: ₹18,992 from Kolkata.
Bangkok month by month
| Month | Season | High / low | Rain | Cheapest fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Peak | 32° / 22°C | 21 mm | ₹22k ● live ₹22k |
| February | Peak | 33° / 24°C | 16 mm | ₹22k ● live ₹23k |
| March | Shoulder | 34° / 26°C | 51 mm | ₹18k ● live ₹22k |
| April Songkran (Thai New Year, water festival) | Off-season | 34° / 27°C | 72 mm | ₹16k ● live ₹22k |
| May | Off-season | 33° / 27°C | 152 mm | – |
| June | Off-season | 31° / 26°C | 152 mm | – |
| July | Off-season | 31° / 26°C | 152 mm | – |
| August | Off-season | 31° / 26°C | 155 mm | – |
| September | Off-season | 30° / 26°C | 251 mm | – |
| October | Shoulder | 30° / 25°C | 221 mm | ₹21k ● live ₹25k |
| November Loy Krathong | Peak | 30° / 23°C | 49 mm | ₹19k ● live ₹19k |
| December | Peak | 30° / 21°C | 10 mm | ₹26k ● live ₹29k |
Fares are the lowest return fare seen in the last 14 days for trips departing that month, from any Indian city we track; a green dot means a fare checked in the last 48 hours. Months with a dash have no fares yet. Seasons: Thailand government portal: Thailand's tourist seasons (checked 2026-10-09). Weather averages: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) Daily API v2.10.0, MERRA-2 based, 2001-2020 monthly means of daily values.
Dates to plan around
In Bangkok
- Songkran (Thai New Year, water festival) · 13–15 Apr. Water fights across the city; many shops close and prices for flights and hotels rise. Some events start a few days earlier. source, checked 2026-10-09
- Loy Krathong · 24–25 Nov 2026 (moon-dependent, may shift). Full-moon festival of floating lanterns and offerings on water. Sources disagree on the night (24 or 25 November 2026); confirm with TAT closer to the date. source, checked 2026-10-09
Indian rush periods
Fares out of India rise around these holidays, so book earlier or fly just outside them.
- Dussehra & Durga Puja · 16–21 Oct
- Diwali · 5–11 Nov
- Guru Nanak Jayanti · 20–24 Nov
- Christmas & New Year · 18 Dec – 3 Jan
- Pongal / Makar Sankranti · 13–18 Jan
- Republic Day weekend · 22–26 Jan
Flights to Bangkok by departure city
Visa for Indian passports
Indian passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. For longer stays, apply for a tourist e-visa at thaievisa.go.th. Cut from 60 to 30 days on 15 Sep 2026. Fill the free TDAC arrival card before landing.
Bangkok: questions
What is the best time to visit Bangkok?
Bangkok's peak season is November, December, January and February, with March and October as shoulder months. Thailand's government tourism pages describe a cool, dry season from November to February, a hot season from March to May and a rainy season from June to October. April is the hottest month but also Songkran, so it is busy despite the heat.
When is the rainy season in Bangkok?
The wettest months are August, September and October, with about 155 mm, 251 mm, 221 mm of rain respectively on average.
How hot does Bangkok get?
April is the hottest month, with average daily highs near 34°C. December has the coolest nights, around 21°C.
When is Bangkok most crowded?
Expect the most visitors in November, December, January and February. Events that draw crowds: Songkran (Thai New Year, water festival) (13–15 Apr), Loy Krathong (24–25 Nov 2026).
Which month is cheapest to fly to Bangkok from India?
April 2027 has the lowest return fare FlyBun has seen in the last 14 days, ₹16,141 from Kolkata. We have fares for 7 of the next 12 months, so a month with no figure may be cheaper. Fares change daily.
Do Indians need a visa for Thailand?
Indian passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. For longer stays, apply for a tourist e-visa at thaievisa.go.th. Cut from 60 to 30 days on 15 Sep 2026. Fill the free TDAC arrival card before landing.
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