When to go · Mae Salong
Mae Salong in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (haze and heat), Jun–Oct (rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (haze and heat), Jun–Oct (rain).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Mae Salong's best window: Nov–Feb (plum and sakura blossom, cool and misty).
- DecemberGreatInside Mae Salong's best window: Nov–Feb (plum and sakura blossom, cool and misty).
- JanuaryGreatInside Mae Salong's best window: Nov–Feb (plum and sakura blossom, cool and misty).
- FebruaryGreatInside Mae Salong's best window: Nov–Feb (plum and sakura blossom, cool and misty).
Weather in April
- Mae SalongHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 63 °F (17 °C), rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
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 and prices
- 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.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Mae Salong, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Night low
Apr: 17 °C (63 °F)63 °F (17 °C)
Jan: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 8
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Apr: High
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: High
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 1
Jan: 0
April: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (haze and heat), Jun–Oct (rain).
January: Inside Mae Salong's best window: Nov–Feb (plum and sakura blossom, cool and misty).
Mae Salong: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen