What to Do in Bangkok in November: Loy Krathong, Weather and Tips

November weather: the dry weather returns

Source: 1991-2020 normals for the Bangkok Metropolis station of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), reported to the World Meteorological Organization. November gets about six times less rain than October. Afternoons are still above 33 °C, but humidity drops and evenings are pleasant. A few late-monsoon showers remain possible early in the month. For the whole season, see the best time to visit Bangkok.

Crowds and prices in November

High season starts: hotels climb early in the month and reach high rates from the second half, especially on the riverfront on festival nights. Book early if you want to be near the Chao Phraya for Loy Krathong. Temples and museums are busier than in October, without the crush of December. See where to stay in Bangkok, and the Bangkok travel budget to estimate your costs: only accommodation and flights vary much with the season.

November 2026 events

Loy Krathong: Tuesday 24 November

Loy Krathong falls on Tuesday 24 November 2026, the full-moon evening of the 12th Thai lunar month. People float a krathong, a small raft of banana leaves decorated with flowers, a candle and incense, on the river, canals and park lakes. It is not a public holiday: the celebration centres on the evening. Locations, eco-friendly krathongs and the rules (no sky lanterns, no alcohol in parks) are detailed on the page Loy Krathong in Bangkok. On the night, the boats and the Asiatique and Iconsiam shuttles are packed: allow extra time for the return.

Bangkok River Festival and Vijit Chao Phraya

Several free events light up the river around the festival. According to the tourism press, the Bangkok River Festival runs from 21 to 25 November 2026 at sites on both banks, including Wat Arun, Wat Pho, Tha Maharaj and Asiatique, with free shuttle boats, and the light festival Vijit Chao Phraya from 13 November to 13 December 2026. These dates were announced in the press: confirm them on the TAT website before planning your evening. See also the Chao Phraya River and Wat Arun.

Wat Saket: the Golden Mount fair

Each year around Loy Krathong, Wat Saket holds its big seven-day, seven-night fair, with stalls and a candlelit procession. Sources disagree on the dates of the 2026 edition: check on site or with the temple.

Public holidays

There is no national public holiday in November 2026: banks, offices and shops run normally. The next ones are 7 and 10 December, see what to do in Bangkok in December.

What to wear in November

• Light cotton or linen clothes: afternoons are still 33 °C.
• A light jacket or scarf for the air-conditioned malls and trains.
• Covered shoulders and knees for temples, see temple dress code.
• Sunscreen and a hat: the sun is back.
• A compact umbrella for the few showers early in the month.

The best things to do in November

• Temples and the Grand Palace: dry weather is ideal, see Bangkok's temples and Rattanakosin Island.
• Parks: Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Park are pleasant early in the morning and late in the afternoon.
• Markets: Chatuchak at the weekend, see also floating markets.
• A day trip: Ayutthaya or Kanchanaburi, see day trips from Bangkok.
• The river by boat: one of the finest moments of the year, see the evening stroll.
• Rooftops: clear skies and city views, see rooftop bars.

November 2026 at a glance

Going further

November follows what to do in Bangkok in October and precedes what to do in Bangkok in December. See also the calendar of festivals and free activities.