Bangkok in April

Hottest; Songkran 13–15 Apr: water fights, closures, sold-out transport.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• DecemberGreatCool and dry; peak crowds and prices around New Year.
• JanuaryGreatCool (for Bangkok) and dry; high season; smog on still days (check AQI).
• FebruaryGreatWarm and dry; Chinese New Year crowds Yaowarat some years.
• NovemberGoodCooler and drier; Loy Krathong on the river.

• BangkokHighs around 35 °C (95 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 95 °F (35 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 6 days
• Bangkok and centre, Thailand · Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburihot

  Cool season Nov–Feb is the easy window; April reaches 38 °C (100 °F); September and October bring street flooding in short bursts.Cool season Nov–Feb is the easy window; April reaches 100 °F (38 °C); September and October bring street flooding in short bursts.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Chakri Day

  6 April · Rattanakosin

  Public holiday; royal ceremonies can close parts of the old city.

• Songkran (Thai New Year)

  13–15 April, with events for a few days either side · Silom, Khao San, Siam, Wisut Kasat

  City-wide water fights; phones in waterproof pouches; many locals leave, so outbound buses, trains and flights sell out while the city centre is calmer.

Crowds · Thailand overall

High

Prices · Thailand overall

High

Thailand overall: Hottest month; Songkran (13–15 Apr) soaks everyone and fills transport — plan around it or join in.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Bangkok, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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