🇹🇭 Bangkok vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Bangkok, Thailand vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Bangkok is the warmer of the two — about 13 degrees warmer on average across the year. Tokyo is drier, with roughly 5 fewer rainy days a year.

Warmer · BangkokDrier · Tokyo

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Bangkok🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high
33°C
20°C
Hottest month
April · 36°C
August · 31°C
Coldest monthDecember (21°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year
113
108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, February, DecemberApril, May, October

🇹🇭 Bangkok

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in April (36°C), coldest lows in December (21°C).

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bangkok or Tokyo warmer?

Bangkok is warmer overall, averaging about 13 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Bangkok or Tokyo?

Bangkok is rainier — Tokyo sees about 5 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Bangkok vs Tokyo?

Bangkok is best around January, February, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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