Bangkok in April
April is the hottest month of the Thai year by a clear margin, and Songkran splits it into a ghost-town week and a soaking-wet festival.
Is April a good time to visit Bangkok?
April is a middling month in Bangkok — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but September is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in April
- Songkran (Apr 13–15) — Thai new year; the city empties for a week, then floods with water fights on Silom and Khao San
Best days in April
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in April
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in April
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How April compares
Every month in Bangkok, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Bangkok?
April is a middling month in Bangkok — crowds around 62/100. Not the worst, but September is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Bangkok in April?
Bangkok sits at roughly 62/100 in April on our crowd scale, which is 4 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is September.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in April?
Expect highs around 36°C and lows near 27°C in April, with about 6 wet days across the month.