Thailand Weather in April

Season: Summer/ Hot Season

Travel Recommendation Rate: 
April is the hottest month of Thailand. The average temperature reaches around 25-36℃ (77-96.8℉). The scorching heat hits this country while the average rainfall of 70mm makes humidity higher than before. This hot and wet climate of Thailand in April is not so suitable for touring. But the Songkran Festival is celebrated on April 13th–15th, when you can have fun splashing water on each other. If you would like to travel in Thailand in April, it is suggested to visit some places with lower temperature like summer resorts or northern areas to have better experience. In addition, the UV index of Thailand continues to be at about 12 in April, so sun protection matters a lot. 
 
 Coolest city of Thailand in April: Chiang Rai 20-35℃ (68-95℉)
 Hottest city of Thailand in April: Kachanaburi 26-38℃ (78.8-100.4℉)
 

Averages for Thailand Weather in April

High Temperature: 36℃ / 96.8°F
Low Temperature: 25°C / 77°F
Rainfall: 70 mm
Rainy Days: 7 days
Sunrise:  05:57 ~ 06:14
Sunset: 18:31 ~ 18:33
The time for sunrise and sunset are based on Bangkok.
 

April Wearing Advice in Thailand

High temperature and high humidity need thin and breathable clothes to deal with. Flax short sleeves, cotton T-shirts and mini skirt are the best choices when you come to Thailand in April, 2025. 
 
As for the Songkran Festival during which people splash water as blessing, you need some clothes that can dry quickly, glasses which could protect your eyes, and scandals that can firmly attach to your feet during the crowded water party.
         

The Songkran Festival on April 13th – 15th, 2025

The Songkran Festival, also the New Year of Thai calendar, is the most characterized and traditional Buddhism festival in Thailand. During this festival, splashing water to each other means clean the dirt and infortune off one’s body and get benediction, so Thailand has the biggest water fight parties. You can go to Khao San Road in Bangkok or Tha Phae Gate Square in Chiang Mai to feel the most intense water fights. In recent years, many music festivals like S2O Music Festival in Bangkok, Summer Water Splash activities in Pattaya and Water Fight Music Festival in Chiang Mai will satisfy your travel with pop music and enthusiastic stars, too. 
 

Best Thailand Destinations in April

Sultry is the biggest feature of the Thailand weather in April. Relatively cooler northern mountainous areas and summer resorts are more recommended than other parts of Thailand. 
 

Chiang Mai

As a city in the northern mountainous area of Thailand, Chiang Mai has cooler climate, which is better to visit in April. If you want to join the Songkran Festival, Chiang Mai is also a great place to feel the festival atmosphere. That’s because Chiang Mai celebrates the Songkran Festival for two weeks and more, and there will be plenty of music festivals, water fight activities and traditional ceremonies all over the city. Except for the festival, the Tha Phae Gate with the history of over 700 years allows you to take picture with flying pigeons to reserve special memories in Thailand. You can also visit the shiny temple Phra That Doi Suthep chosen by the sacred white elephant in the tale. Last but not least, Jungle Flight in the Thai rainforest will definitely be a thrilling and fascinating ride from your heart.
 

Hua Hin

In the hot summer, Hua Hin in the west coast of Thailand is a famous holiday resort. Standing on fine sands of the Hua Hin Beach, sky-blue ocean and the rolling green hills is surrounding you. The beautiful scenery attracted the royal family to build summer palaces there. The unique Thai, Chinese and European styled Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park was one of them. Hua Hin also abounds with fresh sea foods. In the night fairs, owners put the sea foods in front of the stalls for customers at will to choose. Besides the natural sites and food, Hua Hin Train Station, the prettiest train station in Thailand and Vana Nava Water Jungle, an amusement park with different kinds of rides for relax are two must-go destinations in Hua Hin.
 

Weather of Major Thailand Destinations in April

City Temperature Rainfall (mm/ days) Humidity (%)
Bangkok 26-35℃ (69.8-89.6℉) 65/4 65
Pattaya 26-33℃ (73.4-87.8℉) 62/6 72
Chiang Mai 22-36℃ (57.2-84.2℉) 54/6 52
Phuket 25-34℃ (75.2-89.6℉) 138/11 69
Hua Hin 26-34℃ (75.2-93.2℉) 40/4 66
Koh Samui 26-32℃ (75.2-84.2℉) 77/8 79
Chiang Rai 20-35℃ (53.6-82.4℉) 93/10 65
 
- Last updated on Jul. 29, 2024 by Gabby Li -