Driest Cities in Bangkok

Top 100 cities ranked by driest cities

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Driest Cities - Bangkok

1 Nong Chok 48.6"
2 Bang Bon 50.3"
3 Muban Thep Thani 50.3"
4 Khlong Toei 50.3"
5 Bang Khae 50.3"
6 Bang Kho Laem 50.3"
7 Chom Thong 50.3"
8 Pathum Wan 50.3"
9 Ban Khlong Bang Bon 50.3"
10 Suan Luang 50.3"
11 Thung Khru 50.3"
12 Watthana 50.3"
13 Ban Khlong Bang Phran 50.3"
14 Ban Lak Song 50.3"
15 Khwaeng Bang Khae 50.3"
16 Sathon 50.3"
17 Sathorn 50.3"
18 Latkrabang 50.3"
19 Samphantawong 50.3"
20 Bang Bon Nuea 50.3"
21 Bangbontai 50.3"
22 Bang Khae Nuea 50.3"
23 Bang Phai 50.3"
24 Bang Kho Laem subdistrict 50.3"
25 Wat Arun 50.3"
26 Wat Tha Phra 50.3"
27 Ban Khlong Sakae 50.3"
28 Bang Rak Subdistrict 50.3"
29 Phra Khanong 50.3"
30 Rat Burana 50.3"
31 Ban Khlong Prawet 50.3"
32 Bang Rak 50.3"
33 Ban Samae Dam 50.3"
34 Ban Tha Kham 50.3"
35 Chong Nonsi 50.3"
36 Bangkok Yai 50.3"
37 Khlong San 50.3"
38 Samphanthawong 50.3"
39 Bang Na 50.3"
40 Phasi Charoen 50.3"
41 Bang Khun Thian 50.3"
42 Bang Khlo 50.3"
43 Nong Khaem 50.3"
44 Thon Buri 50.3"
45 Yan Nawa 50.3"
46 Lat Krabang 51.3"
47 Khlong Chan 73.8"
48 Chan Kasem 73.8"
49 Pom Prap Sattru Phai 73.8"
50 Tha Raeng 73.8"
51 Khlong Sam Wa 73.8"
52 Khwaeng Bang Plat 73.8"
53 Bangkok 73.8"
54 Anusawari 73.8"
55 Bang Yi Khan 73.8"
56 Bang Sue subdistrict 73.8"
57 Wong Sawang 73.8"
58 Siriraj 73.8"
59 Ban Chang Lo 73.8"
60 Bang Khun Non 73.8"
61 Bang Khun Si 73.8"
62 Arun Amarin 73.8"
63 Taling Chan 73.8"
64 Khlong Kum 73.8"
65 Lat Yao 73.8"
66 Sena Nikhom 73.8"
67 Chomphon 73.8"
68 Chatuchak subdistrict 73.8"
69 Min Buri 73.8"
70 Don Mueang 73.8"
71 Ratchathewi 73.8"
72 Ban Bang Bamru 73.8"
73 Din Daeng 73.8"
74 Bang Sue 73.8"
75 Ban Khlong Chak Phra 73.8"
76 Bang Phlat 73.8"
77 Bang Kapi 73.8"
78 Bueng Kum 73.8"
79 Chatuchak 73.8"
80 Bangkok Noi 73.8"
81 Huai Khwang 73.8"
82 Khan Na Yao 73.8"
83 Lak Si 73.8"
84 Lat Phrao 73.8"
85 Phaya Thai 73.8"
86 Chorakhe Bua 73.8"
87 Sai Mai 73.8"
88 Saphan Sung 73.8"
89 Ban Khlong Bang Phrom 73.8"
90 Thawi Watthana 73.8"
91 Ban Khlong Bang Ramat 73.8"
92 Wang Thonglang 73.8"
93 Dusit 73.8"
94 Phra Nakhon 73.8"
95 Bangkok Riverside 73.8"
96 Huamak 73.8"
97 Makkasan 73.8"
98 Sam Sen Nai 73.8"
99 Inner Huai Khwang 73.8"
100 Khetsamsenok 73.8"

The driest cities in Bangkok receive the least annual precipitation, often characterized by arid landscapes and abundant sunshine. Nong Chok receives just 48.6 inches of precipitation annually.

Dry climates offer benefits including more sunny days, less seasonal affective disorder, lower humidity, and reduced mold and allergen concerns. These cities are often located in the desert Southwest or other arid regions with dramatic natural landscapes.

Water management is a critical concern for the driest cities, many of which rely on distant water sources, desalination, or strict conservation measures. As populations grow in these areas, sustainable water use and drought resilience become increasingly important priorities.

Did You Know?

  • 1. Nong Chok gets just 48.6" of precipitation per year - less than many cities get in a single month.
  • 2. Most of the driest cities are in the desert Southwest, where evaporation often exceeds precipitation by a factor of 10 or more.
  • 3. Water conservation is a way of life in these cities, with many implementing xeriscaping requirements and water usage restrictions.

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