March weather: hot and bright
| Bangkok average | March |
|---|---|
| Average maximum temperature | 34.7 °C |
| Average minimum temperature | 26.4 °C |
| Rainfall | 51 mm |
| Rainy days | 3 |
| Sunshine | 234 h |
Source: 1991-2020 normals from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) Bangkok Metropolis station, see the best time to visit Bangkok. The TMD counts March as part of the Thai summer. It feels hotter than the temperature suggests because the air is humid; the first isolated storms can appear late in the month. PM2.5 fine-particle pollution is still possible: check the air quality index.
Crowds and prices in March
March leaves the high season: fewer visitors than in January and February, and hotel rates falling, though not as low as in the rainy season. Thai families travel more during the school holidays, which generally begin around this time: beaches and weekend excursions are busier than the city. March is a good compromise if you can handle 35 °C. See where to stay in Bangkok and the Bangkok travel budget.
Events in March 2027
There is no national public holiday in March 2027: banks, government offices and temples keep their usual hours. The month mostly sets the stage for April, with Chakri Day on 6 April, then Songkran, a public holiday from 13 to 15 April 2027: the most popular hotels book up as early as March. For the year's events, see festivals and events in Bangkok. Concert and exhibition programmes for March had not been published in October 2026; check venue websites before booking.
What to wear in March
- Very light clothes, pale and breathable, and a thin jacket for the air conditioning.
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and a water bottle: drink before you feel thirsty.
- Covered-up clothing for temples (shoulders and knees), in light fabric, see dress code in temples.
- Shoes that are easy to slip off for temples.
The best things to do in March
- Early morning or late afternoon: temples, the river and Lumphini Park; keep midday for air conditioning.
- Malls and museums: Siam and our list of Bangkok's museums.
- Sunset viewpoints: the Mahanakhon Skywalk, see viewpoints in Bangkok.
- Evenings: an evening stroll in Bangkok and Bangkok at night.
- Day trips: leave early, see day trips from Bangkok.
- Getting around: air-conditioned metro and BTS, see transport in Bangkok.
March 2027 at a glance
| Date | Event | Info |
|---|---|---|
| All month | 34.7 °C in the afternoon, 3 rainy days | Humid heat, maximum sunshine |
| All month | No national public holiday | Usual opening hours |
| End of month | Bookings for Songkran (13 to 15 April) | Hotels in demand |
Going further
March follows what to do in Bangkok in February and comes before what to do in Bangkok in April. If the heat worries you, also read Bangkok with children and emergencies and health in Bangkok.
