Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Province Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in April.

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Chiang Mai Mae Rim Hang Dong Chiang Dao

Planning a getaway to Chiang Mai Province, Thailand this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Chiang Mai Province in April

Chiang Mai Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. April in Chiang Mai Province generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Ban Pa Pae at 34°C (93°F) to very hot in Lamphun at 38°C (100°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Lamphun and 20°C (68°F) in Ban Pa Pae. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chiang Mai with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Ban Pa Pae with 104 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this April. For example, Chiang Mai gets approximately 280 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Chiang Mai Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiang Mai Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chiang Mai)

January31°C (88°F) February34°C (93°F) March37°C (99°F) April38°C (100°F) May36°C (97°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai Province →

Best Places to Visit in Chiang Mai Province in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chiang Mai Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chiang Mai Province

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand?

Temperature range in Chiang Mai Province (April)

Precipitation variation in Chiang Mai Province (April)

Chiang Mai

In April Chiang Mai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
38°C (100°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
280 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chiang Mai →

Mae Rim

In April Mae Rim generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
37°C (99°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
280 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
7 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Mae Rim →

Hang Dong

In April Hang Dong generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
38°C (100°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
280 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Hang Dong →

Chiang Dao

In April Chiang Dao generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
280 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
8 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Chiang Dao →

San Sai

In April San Sai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
38°C (100°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
280 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
7 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in San Sai →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiang Mai Province, in Thailand.

In our records: Thailand April extremes

Notable April records observed across cities in Thailand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest April day in Thailand reached 44°C (111°F) in Phitsanulok on April 24, 2016.

Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chiang Mai Province in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chiang Mai 38°C (100°F) 24°C (75°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Mae Rim 37°C (99°F) 23°C (73°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Hang Dong 38°C (100°F) 24°C (75°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Chiang Dao 36°C (97°F) 21°C (70°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
San Sai 38°C (100°F) 24°C (75°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Doi Saket 37°C (99°F) 23°C (73°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Chiang Mai Province weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in April?

Chiang Mai Province, Thailand typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chiang Mai average around 38°C (100°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in April?

Chiang Mai averages a daytime maximum of 38°C (100°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Chiang Mai Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Chiang Mai averages only about 32 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Chiang Mai Province, Thailand?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Chiang Mai Province, Thailand due to the typically poor weather in Chiang Mai.

On average, the best time to visit Chiang Mai Province, Thailand is in January, November and December with generally pleasant weather in Chiang Mai. On the other hand, the weather in February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

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