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Chiang Rai weather in April (Chiang Rai Province, Thailand)

How is the weather in Chiang Rai in April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In April, Chiang Rai generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 36°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. Typically, it's the hottest month of the year. Make sure to come prepared with breezy outfits. Whether you're out exploring or just lounging, being prepared can make your experience in this warm month much more enjoyable.

Chiang Rai in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 281 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Chiang Rai. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Chiang Rai climate page with graphs.

 

Chiang Rai, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 32%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 281 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Thailand in April

Find out more about the weather in Thailand in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Chiang Rai in April?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming
9/10
Camping
6/10

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