June weather: showers and overcast skies
| Bangkok average | June |
|---|---|
| Average maximum temperature | 34.1°C |
| Average minimum temperature | 26.4°C |
| Rainfall | 199 mm |
| Rain days (at least 1 mm) | 13 |
| Sunshine | 158 h |
Source: 1991-2020 normals for the Bangkok Metropolis station of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), consulted in October 2026. Showers are often short and violent, with the sun returning between them; low-lying streets flood quickly and traffic jams up. Plan outdoor visits for the morning, which is more often dry, and keep covered activities in reserve, see what to do in Bangkok when it rains. To compare every month, see the best time to visit Bangkok.
Crowds and prices in June
June belongs to the low season: crowds are light and hotels are among the cheapest of the year, which lets you stay in a better neighbourhood for the same budget, see where to stay in Bangkok. Spending on the spot varies little by season; the Bangkok travel budget details what to plan for. During a downpour, taxis and ride-hailing cars are hard to find: allow extra time, or take the BTS and MRT, see transport in Bangkok.
June 2027 events
Thursday 3 June: Queen Suthida's birthday
3 June 2027 is a public holiday, according to the Bank of Thailand calendar published in late August 2026. Banks and government offices are closed; shops, malls and sights generally stay open, but check each place's hours.
No big street festival
June has no big street festival: Songkran and Visakha Bucha have passed, and Asalha Bucha falls in July. See the calendar of festivals in Bangkok. Short queues and low prices are the month's main asset.
What to wear in June
- A compact umbrella or a poncho in your bag every day.
- Light, quick-drying clothes, and a light change of clothes.
- Sandals or shoes that cope with water, with a grippy sole on wet floors.
- A waterproof pouch for your phone and passport.
- A thin jacket for malls and transport, where the air conditioning is strong.
- Mosquito repellent: see the precautions in the health in Bangkok guide.
The best things to do in June
- Temples in the morning: Wat Pho, Wat Arun and the Grand Palace are quieter in the low season.
- Museums: Museum Siam, MOCA and BACC for stormy afternoons.
- The Jim Thompson House: see the Jim Thompson House page.
- Shopping malls: Siam and Iconsiam.
- A massage or a cooking class: Thai massage and cooking classes.
- Greenery: Lumphini Park and Bang Krachao are intensely green in the rainy season, but go out early.
June 2027 at a glance
| Date | Event | Info |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday 3 June | Queen Suthida's birthday | Public holiday, banks closed |
| All month | 34.1°C, 199 mm, 13 rain days | Low season, cheap hotels |
Going further
June follows what to do in Bangkok in May and comes before what to do in Bangkok in July. For July's Buddhist holidays and the rest of the year, read the calendar of festivals in Bangkok.
