Bangkok Street Food in November
Great time to visit
November marks the triumphant return of perfect street food weather after months of suffering. Vendors celebrate with full menus, extended hours, and the city's food scene comes alive again.
Weather
Finally, relief arrives. Temperatures drop to a blissful 32°C with lows of 23°C and humidity becomes tolerable. Rain virtually disappears, creating perfect conditions for all-day food adventures. This is why you waited.
32°C high23°C low4 rain days
Crowds & Cost
high crowds
~$75/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Loy Krathong Festival
- •Golden Mount Fair
November Tips
- •Loy Krathong brings special festival foods and night markets extend hours
- •Book popular food tours in advance as demand surges with better weather
- •Vendors expand menus and stay open later with comfortable temperatures
All Months
November through March gives you the best weather for street food marathons. Temperatures hover around 80°F instead of the brutal 95°F+ of hot season. You can actually walk between food stalls without melting.
But here's what most guides won't tell you: rainy season (July-October) has its perks. Fewer crowds mean shorter lines at popular stalls, and vendors often discount prices to move inventory faster. Plus, nothing beats slurping hot noodle soup while rain pounds the corrugated roof above your plastic stool.
Avoid Songkran (mid-April) unless you enjoy getting soaked while carrying takeout. Many vendors close for the water festival, and the ones that stay open charge tourist prices. Chinese New Year in February also sees closures in Chinatown, though the celebration atmosphere makes up for limited options.
Bangkok Street Food Scores
Solo
10/10
Couples
4/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
7/10
Budget
10/10
Luxury
2/10
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