Chinese New Year in Yaowarat
Late January or February
Bangkok's Chinatown fills with lanterns, lion dances and food stalls. Red outfits are traditional and lucky. Expect dense crowds, so wear a crossbody bag.
Highs34°C (93°F)
Lows25°C (77°F)
Rainy days~2
Daylight11.5 h
CrowdsPeak season
February averages for Bangkok. Source
February is dry, warm and ideal for islands. Chinese New Year (late Jan or Feb) fills Bangkok's Chinatown with festivities. Light, breathable clothes and swimwear.
☀️ By day
Breathable tops, loose trousers or a midi skirt, and sandals.
🌙 Evening
Light smart-casual for rooftop bars. No shorts for men.
What's on in February
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival
First weekend of February
Flower-covered floats parade through the old city. Light layers and a hat work for the warm day and cool evening.
February packing essentials
Your February outfit list
- Loose cotton maxi dressCotton kurta with palazzoShop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousers (temple-ready)Shop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Shoulder-covering wrapShop Amazon ↗
- Slip-on sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight trousers (temples)Shop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable teesShop Amazon ↗
- Slip-on sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Swim shortsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Temples and the Grand Palace: shoulders and knees covered, no see-through tops, ripped jeans or (at the Grand Palace) tight leggings.
- Shoes come off before entering temples and many homes and shops — slip-on sandals are best.
- Swimwear is for the beach and pool only; cover up in town.
Good weather elsewhere in February
- 🇦🇪 Dubai26° · Warm, perfect
- 🇲🇻 Maldives31° · Sunny, calm
- 🌺 Hawaii27° · Warm, showers
- 🚢 Cruise29° · Sunny, dry
- 🇸🇬 Singapore32° · Hot, humid
- 🇻🇳 Vietnam22° · Cool north