Weather in April in Thailand
Thinking about venturing to Thailand this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Thailand in April?
The weather in Thailand in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is very warm in Koh Lipe at 30°C and very hot in Sawankhalok at 40°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Sawankhalok and 27°C in Koh Lipe. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Thailand. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chiang Mai with an average of 32 mm to heavy rainfall in Ban Lao Kok Kho with 309 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bangkok enjoys close to 257 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Thailand in April, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Thailand climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Bangkok
In April Bangkok generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chiang Mai
In April Chiang Mai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Patong Beach
In April Patong Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Hua Hin
In April Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ao Nang Beach
In April Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Thailand.
Is April the best time to visit Thailand?
In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Thailand due to the typically poor weather in Bangkok.
Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in Bangkok. In contrast, April, May, June and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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