Thailand in April
Forty degrees and a country-wide water fight make April chaotic in the best and worst senses, and nothing about it is quiet.
Is April a good time to visit Thailand?
April sits mid-range in Thailand — around 62/100 nationally. September is noticeably calmer.
What closes and what fills up in April
- Songkran (13–15 April) — the Thai new year, a nationwide shutdown and the largest domestic travel week
- The hottest month of the year across the whole country
How April compares across the year
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Frequently asked questions
Is April a good month to visit Thailand?
April sits mid-range in Thailand — around 62/100 nationally. September is noticeably calmer.
How busy is Thailand in April?
Averaged across the destinations we track, Thailand sits near 62/100 in April. The calmest of them is Bangkok.
What is the weather like in Thailand in April?
Expect average highs near 36°C and lows near 27°C, with roughly 6 wet days — though Thailand varies by region.