Month guide · Bangkok · Thailand
Bangkok in April
What April is really like in Bangkok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: BerryJ, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 35°C (95°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 5 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The hottest month, often above 35°C, but Songkran turns the streets into a citywide water fight.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 35°C (95°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 5
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the warmest month in Bangkok: days average 35°C (95°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 5 of its 30 days. Compared with March (34°C (93°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:31
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
Cool season (November–February). Dry, sunny and less humid, with Loy Krathong and Chinese New Year; peak season and the highest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Songkran — Thai New Year water festival, especially on Silom Road and Khao San Road (13–15 April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Banglamphu
Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
A gilded chedi crowns an artificial hill reached by a spiral path of about 300 steps lined with bells, gongs and small waterfalls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Religious site · Dusit
Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple)
Visit early in the morning, when monks may be chanting and the marble is still cool underfoot.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Silom
Mahanakhon SkyWalk
King Power Mahanakhon's pixelated tower rises 314 metres beside BTS Chong Nonsi, and its 78th-floor glass-floored SkyWalk gives a 360-degree view over the city and the river, with a rooftop bar above.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- After dark
- Couples
- Kids
Nature · Bang Krachao
Bang Krachao
Take a longtail ferry from Wat Khlong Toei Nok pier, rent a bicycle on arrival and set off early before the heat.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 35°C, lows near 27°C and 5 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Bangkok?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Bangkok in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Bangkok?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest month, often above 35°C, but Songkran turns the streets into a citywide water fight.
+How warm is Bangkok in April?
Average highs are around 35°C (95°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in April?
Expect rain on about 5 days of the month.