How does the climate of Miami compare to Bangkok?

Apr 23, 2023
2 years ago
Leo *********
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How does Miami climate compare to Bangkok climate?
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The climate comparison between Miami and Bangkok reveals that Bangkok typically experiences hotter temperatures, especially during the hot season, with higher humidity levels that can make it feel more oppressive. Miami has a subtropical climate and, while it can be hot and humid, it tends to have cooler winters compared to Bangkok. Both locations experience seasonal variations, but the rainy season in Bangkok is longer and associated with heavy rainfall that can lead to flooding, while Miami's rainy season is shorter. Discussions highlight the discomfort caused by humidity and the stark differences in air quality and weather extremes between the two cities.
Luke **********
If memory serves, Bangkok is hotter than Miami, and Miami might be less humid for more of the year. But, that’s only a memory, not based on science.
Andrew ******
Same same but different
Chris *****
It’s like Bangkok. But with guns.
Luke **********
@Chris ****
lots and lots and lots of guns. And lots of meth. ⛑️
Sophie *********
I recall Miami being super humid when I was there. BKK's just frigging boiling.
Robert **********
Ive lived in bangkok for 5 years and before that lived in Fort Lauderdale (near Miami) for 18 years. I’ll answer the climate question. Both have “winter,” hot, and rainy seasons. Bangkok Hot season hotter, but not that humid. Hot: Bangkok Temps low 80s night/hi 90s to 100 in afternoon; Miami 70s at night, about 90 in afternoon. Rainy: similar rain in both, warm temps but less than hot season. Street flooding more in Bangkok but can happen in florida, especially miami beach. Winter: coldest days in miami low in 40s hi low 60s; Bangkok low about 68, hi low 80s. Pollution and traffic much worse in Bangkok.
Paul *******
I'm talking about average conditions. The 9.9 degree C morning in late December 1999 was exceptionally cold.

However, another unexpected cold snap occurred in March 2011, twice in fact, which brought maximum temperatures in Bangkok down to as low as 18 degrees C or 64 F. This occurred for 2 days in a row, then 2 weeks later at the end of March, the exact same thing happened.

Another unusual cold snap occurred in late January 2016 with frigid temperatures for around 2 days in Bangkok and upper Thailand, and a third coolish day as well.
Paul *******
@Robert *********
Miami indeed has much cooler mornings/overnight lows. That being said, Bangkok experiences cooler than average conditions from time to time BUT it's never quite as cold as Miami. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Bangkok was a frigid 9.9 degrees Celcius in December 1999.

14, 15 and 16 Celcius mornings occur every other year or so in Bangkok. 16 C (60 F) is probably the lowest minimum in an average year and may occur anywhere from once to 7-10 times. 18 C is the lowest minimum during a warm year and 14 C (56 F) is the lowest minimum during a cool dry season (as last occurred in December 2017).
Paul *******
@Robert *********
Bangkok lows can be as low as 14 Celcius, which is around 56 F i believe. In most years the minimum is around 16 though, but only for a few nights a year. The average minimum is indeed 20 C or 68 F.
Robert **********
@Paul ******
never seen that record low, or maybe i slept through it. Miami has many mornings in 50sF, some 40s, had frost on my windshield once. Bangkok much warmer
David **********
@Robert *********
One thing that is different,particularly in the summer/fall is the threat of hurricanes in Florida.
Robert **********
Robert *********
Mike *******
Interesting!!! Miami has a lot of beached wales on the beach where in Thailand the Thai ladies are definitely better looking.
Whitey ******
Due to geographical differences, they are not exactly the same.
Johnny ********
have u been to panama ?
Eugene *****
Hey I can compare Bangkok to Bangkok. I live here 10 years and never fucking feel so hot. I even felt heat on the tip of my nose like Im in sauna lol
Srini ******
Florida is a shit hole run by racist Neanderthals. It's also rampant with crazies with guns.. They are kept scared and clueless by the politicians they elect.
Dave **********
@Srini *****
the facts and current statistics do not align with your opinion 555 Florida is one of the fastest growing States and one of the strongest economies in the Union. These pesky little things called facts:-)
Srini ******
@Dave *********
Obviously you like to watch faux news that had to pay almost 800 million for lying. Try to get your head out of you know what.
Dave **********
@Srini *****
your bias is showing but that's okay. I just deal with the facts. And that has nothing to do with what you just said. God bless you
Warrena ******
@Srini *****
wrong forum for your rant …
Leo *********
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@Srini *****
that didn't help me regarding climate and no disrespect but I'm not interested in your political beliefs.
Srini ******
@Leo ********
Then it's a stupid question since you can look at the weather forecast and it's not a belief those are the facts
Incognia **********
James ***********
Best thing Is (unlike Florida 🙊) the leaders here in Thailand are NOT burning books , or banning Mickey Mouse ,and they encourage ALL Disney characters

More reasons why we love Thailand

OH and the people smile here more than Florida 😌😇
Ruth *******
@James **********
nah…BEST thing is no unregistered guns owned by irrational people, but the other stuff is pretty great too.
Leo *********
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@Ruth ******
forget it, I'm staying home. I can get the political back and forth here....jeeez
Ruth *******
Leo *********
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@Ruth ******
you should have stayed in USA if you like political BS
Ruth *******
@Leo ********
When talking about Florida, there's no getting around "political bs". The "politics" is disrupting people's daily lives. Meanwhile, you're the one running, NY->FL->Thailand, trying to escape people with whom you disagree. I really have no words for that. Honestly, you could have not responded to James and me (keep in mind, I responded to James, not you...you CHOSE to engage with me), but you chose to do so.
Leo *********
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@Ruth ******
why bring up politics on a question about the climate, I feel sorry for you and James.
Leo *********
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@James **********
it's a question about the climate. I'm moving to Thailand to get away from opinionated political people like you🤣
Leo *********
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I can handle any climate, I'm tired of opinionated political people...TIRED
Ruth *******
@Leo ********
the climate is one of acceptance and caring for other people. If you don’t like those type of people, Thailand might not be the best choice.
James ***********
@Leo ********
I agree....There are 45 reasons to move from the states to Thailand
Tony *******
Hot and cold depends on each person.
Ron *********
Same
Jo **********
@Ron ********
can I have what you smoking
Pratya ********
Much hotter based on
@Wiki*****
Jo **********
Marc ************
who cares
Kevin *********
In Miami civilians have guns.

Freedom to kill people.

Second Amendment.
Sam ******
@Kevin ********
Plenty of guns in Thailand too
Sam ******
Never said that Thailand has More guns
Kevin *********
@Sam *****
America has more guns in circulation than people.

Schools serve as gun practice with little kids drowning in blood.

Not in Thailand.

Not in Europe.
Tim *********
@Sam *****
ehh, no where near. :)
James *******
@Kevin ********
"Freedom to kill people"
Andrew *******
@Kevin ********
True. 😂
Greg ********
@Kevin ********
so its RAINING bullets?
Warrena ******
Here you go, the relative humidity & precipitation volume are significantly higher in BKK.

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Paul *******
Miami is more similar to Phuket or Samui than Bangkok, in the sense that you're going to experience high humidity year round and less "extreme" temperatures that approach or occasionally lightly exceed 40 degrees C or 104 degrees F.

Another difference is that a typical Miami winter is cooler than Bangkok. While occasionally, you do experience cool winter days with maximums in Bangkok at around or slightly below 20 degrees Celcius, it's rare and when it does happen it's for 1-3 days only. An average "cool" winters day maximum in Bangkok is around 26 degrees C (78 F), whereas in Miami, you can sometimes experience single digit (Celcius) nights and maximums as low as like 13 or 14 degrees C, which is almost unheard of in Bangkok.

I think Miami's climate is more similar to Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai, with the exception being Miami being a coastal city doesn't experience a month or two of 40 degree C (104 F) maximums, as sea breezes moderate temperatures. It's winter time that is broadly comparable as the occasional rainy day in Chiang Mai or Rai with a temperature range of 10-22 degrees C 15-24 something like that, closely resembles Miami, which experiences similar temperatures on cool days during their winter.

The city in this region which is closest in terms of climate, including temperature range to Miami is Nha Trang in Vietnam.
Kal *********
Miami in the summer months with thunderstorms is hotter than BKk now
Steve **********
@Kal ********
Miami humidity is usually equal to its temperature, ie :

90 deg, 90% rh

Bkk is usually 100 deg 40% rh, so heat is heavy, not wet.

It humidity that makes temp appear hotter.
Paul *******
@Kal ********
No, it just feels hotter because it's more humid. Overall Bangkok is a hotter city. Miami winters are much cooler than Bangkok, on average. They can however be compared with Chiang Mai or Rai, though the latter do tend to experience more days with the mercury above 30 degrees C or 86 F between December and February, than Miami does.
Carlos *********
Like apples and watermelons
Duncanc **********
Caribbean is a more pleasant climate than SE Asia.

Air quality in particular is much improved
Thomas *********
@Leo ********
this was my live stream today. I covered the climate and pollution in the show:
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Martin ********
Weather in Miami currently is really pleasent, Bangkok is awful
Carlo ******************
Same same but different...😎
Mitchell *******
Thailand as a whole Is hotter.
Paul *******
@Mitchell ******
Correct although northern Thailand has similar winter temperatures to Miami. Early mornings are often cooler but day time highs tend to be a little higher (between December and February).
Stéfan ********
Florida's climate is spectacular... You won't want to leave.
Cary ******
I’ve lived in FL ( a couple of hours from Miami) and Bangkok. Feels like you’re closer to the sun in Thailand but many days in FL feel hotter.
Ethel ********
The cream of the crop
David *******
There is no place more suffocating than Miami in July-August, even Bangkok. However, the months of Dec-Feb are more pleasant in Miami and you can get just a little rain every few days during that period too. Miami doesn't have the pollution that affects Bangkok.
Paul *******
@David ******
Yes winter temperatures in Miami are definitely lower than in Bangkok.
Dave **********
@David ******
yes but my hotel bill is $250 bucks in Miami and throughout Thailand I pay between 20 and 70 dollars and the hotels are clean and comfortable. You guys can have the USA. I'm finished with those crazy prices
Richard ********
In Florida it's not the heat, it's the stupidity!
Andrew ********
Similar to Southern Mississippi or Louisiana. 🥵
Jo **********
@Andrew *******
it can get quite cold there not like Bangkok
Andrew ********
True. Bangkok has had a cold snaps here and there the past few years.
Paul *******
@Andrew *******
Indeed. However these cold snaps rarely last more than a couple of days and occur only every other year or so, unlike even in South Florida where you're bound to get a period of cold weather every winter, which may last like a week or so.
Jo **********
@Paul ******
not too many years ago it snowed in southern Mississippi- extremely different than Bangkok
Paul *******
Steve *******
One has hurricanes and a boatload of guns. The other doesn’t.
Paul *******
@Steve ******
LOL. Actually, there are guns in Bangkok too. Whether legally acquired or not, Thailand is like the USA of SE Asia in this respect.

Staying on topic though, Thailand rarely experiences extreme weather like Florida does.
Steve *******
@Paul ******
or the gun violence rate
Jeff *********
Women ten times more expensive in Miami and ten times less appreciative in Miami! Count your blessings and praise Budha for all the kindness you get in Bangkok and all of Thailand as a whole. Good luck mate!
Calvin *********
Light miami on fire. Go stand a few cm from the fire. Thats bkk.
Claire ***********
Miami is dry hot which is actually comfortable but the heat in Bangkok is very humid and uncomfortable
Ina ********************
@Claire **********
only NOW, it's summer here which means humidity is pretty unbearable. Another month to go.
George *******
@Claire **********
Miami has a tropical climate very humid in the summer
เจสัน ******
There are specific scientific websites that have the information for climate comparison for every city / country in the world.🙂
Phil ********
@Jay ********
Please share the specific websites you recommend. Sounds interesting.

Cheers 🍀
Sean *********
South Florida way better. However soon the Australians will chime in because they can't help not to
Dave **********
@Sean ********
you have to consider more than just average temperatures. Cost of living and happiness scale are right up there with concerns. Thailand Knocks USA and Australia right out of the park when considering all three, not to mention the world class healthcare for pennies on the dollar
Brendon ****************
@Sean ********
sounds like you already know! 😂😂😂
Brendon ****************
@Sean ********
absolutely! Best climate in the world! Aussie Aussie Aussie!
Brendon ****************
You mean like yanks?
Carlos *********
@Brendon ***************
Then why do all the Aussies move to Thailand?
Jo **********
like this
Darren *******
@Jo *********
don't tell me you found that on...*shudder*...Google, did you?
Jo **********
Russell *******
It feels much hotter hear . Miami is probably one of the best climates I lived in
Rick ********
one hour South of Bangkok today expected hi of 93degrees feel like will be 110
Steve ********
Why would you not google that? Took me 15 seconds.
Jason ********
@Steve *******
But you're enjoying the topic for discussion, right?
Alistair ********
Why should you?
Andrew ********
@Alistair *******
because a 15 second search gives you better and faster results than the comments on here 🤔🙄
Steve ********
Keith ******
South Thailand is nice. 82 now and high’s into low 90’s. 🌴🏖️
Lyndon ************
@Keith *****
People in Bangkok and other areas of Thailand have been warned not to go outside due to extreme heat.

It hit 42C (100F) in the capital on Saturday, but the national weather service said the heat index - what the temperature feels like when combined with humidity - hit a record 54C (129F).

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Keith ******
@Lyndon ***********
oh wow! We have been getting a lot of thunder heads in the afternoon here but not anywhere close to those numbers!
Albert ********
Same same now very humid til late October. Bangkok is hotter for sure.
Kevin *******
A staring contest
Lyndon ************
No typhoons in Bangkok
Lyndon ************
@Steve **********
whatever...
Steve ***********
@Lyndon ***********
they're called cyclones in other parts of the world and Bangkok does receive cyclones
Lyndon ************
@Steve **********
still no typhoons
Steve ***********
@Lyndon ***********
they are the same thing, it just depends where they form.
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Lyndon ************
@Steve **********
yes and still no typhoons in Bangkok
Steve ***********
@Lyndon ***********
there are if you're American
Lyndon ************
@Steve **********
no, Bangkok gets cyclones...
Steve ***********
@Lyndon ***********
Americans call them typhoons, no matter where they are.
Mark ******
Maybe on the US West coast, but no one on the East coast uses the term Typhoon. Hurricanes occur regularly on the US East Coast.
RV *************
I was born and raised in Miami. Miami is much cooler on a daily basis. Depending on where you are in Thailand but Bkk doesn't get the fresh breeze that we do back home. The humidity makes the heat very bad.
Leo *********
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@RV ************
how about rainfall?
RV *************
@Leo ********
flooding in BKK happens just about every year and it's disgusting. Walking through the city in rat shit water every day. Yes, you can smell the rat shit everywhere. But it's not just the rat shit that's in the mix. 😅
Paul *******
@RV ************
Yes generally in late August and September. That's when it's at its worst. By October, the rain tapers off and the worst is over. In most years (except last year and the year before, which were La Nina years) the rain was essentially over by October 8 or 10.
RV *************
@Leo ********
summer rains are similar "without the hurricanes" but the rain season here in Thailand lasts until mid November. Id prefer the summer daily sun showers and rain in Miami. The rain in October in Thailand almost floods the whole country
Paul *******
@RV ************
Actually, the rainy season in Bangkok and upper Thailand generally ends in mid October. Yes, you do sometimes experience sporadic rain until November but in some years there's almost no rain at all in November. Generally speaking, I consider November to be a dry month, especially up north.
Jo **********
Laison **********
@Jo *********
where are you getting this information on Miami at
Jo **********
@Laison *********
a meteorological website I can’t remember
John ********
No
David **********
I know americans think miami is tropical, its not, it has a lovely subtropical climate.
Paul *******
@David *********
Correct, that's about right. In fact, Miami lies outside the tropics anyway. The tropic of cancer, which marks the northern end of the tropical zone, runs a few degrees to the south.
David **********
Miami is arctic in comparison.
Janne ***********
extremely hot right now during the hot season,,90F already at 820am ,,and feels like 98F,,,BKK overall I would say is more extreme,,
Myles *******
Jeff *******
Just south of Bangkok yesterday and it was 34 feels like 38 at 10:30 in the morning.
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