Candle Festival, Ubon Ratchathani
July, start of Buddhist Lent
Giant carved wax candles are paraded through town. Wear modest, light clothing and bring a rain poncho.
Highs34°C (93°F)
Lows26°C (79°F)
Rainy days~14
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsModerate
July averages for Bangkok. Source
July is rainy-season holiday month with lush landscapes and good Gulf-island weather. Short heavy showers most afternoons. Packable rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.
☀️ By day
Breathable quick-dry clothes and a packable rain jacket.
🌙 Evening
Light smart-casual that copes with humidity.
What's on in July
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
King's Birthday
July 28
A public holiday. Many Thais wear yellow, the colour of Monday, the King's birth day. Expect closures and decorations.
July packing essentials
Your July outfit list
- Quick-dry dressQuick-dry long kurtiShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable topsShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- SwimwearFull-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Packable rain jacketShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop 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.