Thailand weather in April
What is the weather like in Thailand in April?
The weather conditions in Thailand in April vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination.
During April in Thailand the average maximum daytime temperatures are very high and range from 30°C (86°F) in Koh Lipe to 40°C (104°F) in Sawankhalok. On average, it is the warmest month of the year in Thailand. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation in April varies from moderate in Chiang Mai with an average of 32mm (1.28 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Ban Lao Kok Kho with 309mm (12 inches).
It is also generally a
sunny
time of year with an average of 257 hours of sunshine in Bangkok during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Thailand, check out the map below.
Where to go in Thailand in April





Popular destinations in Thailand
What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Average weather in Bangkok
In April Bangkok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (98°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Chiang Mai
In April Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (101°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Average weather in Patong Beach
In April Patong Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Hua Hin
In April Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Average weather in Ao Nang Beach
In April Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (89°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (80°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to go to Thailand?
In our opinion April is not the best time to visit Thailand with commonly poor weather in Bangkok.
On average the best time to visit Thailand is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Bangkok.
The worst months are April, May, June and September that can have poor weather conditions.
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