When to go · Thaton
Thaton in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 36°C (97°F)97°F (36°C) / 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain).
Is another month better than April?
April is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in April
- ThatonHighs around 36 °C (97 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 97 °F (36 °C), lows around 70 °F (21 °C), rain on about 6 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 Thaton, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 36 °C (97 °F)97 °F (36 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Apr: 21 °C (70 °F)70 °F (21 °C)
Jan: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 6
Jan: 1 (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 (smoke and heat), Aug–Sep (rain).
January: Inside Thaton's best window: Nov–Feb.
Thaton: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen