Kanchanaburi in April

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–May (hot and hazy), Sep–Oct (wettest).

April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• NovemberGreatInside Kanchanaburi's best window: Nov–Feb.
• DecemberGreatInside Kanchanaburi's best window: Nov–Feb.
• JanuaryGreatInside Kanchanaburi's best window: Nov–Feb.
• FebruaryGreatInside Kanchanaburi's best window: Nov–Feb.

• KanchanaburiHighs around 38 °C (100 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 100 °F (38 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °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.

• Songkran (Thai New Year) big impact

  13–15 Apr · Thailand

  Nationwide water fights; transport out of Bangkok sells out; many shops close; phones and passports need waterproof bags.

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 Kanchanaburi, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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