April in Bangkok averages highs of 34 °C (94 °F) and lows of 27 °C (80 °F), with about 8 rainy days and 12 h 26 min of daylight.
April weather in Bangkok at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is April a good time to visit Bangkok?
Tough month: very hot and some rain. April is usually low season in Bangkok: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in April 2026
- Songkran, Thai New Year, around 13–15 April: city-wide water fights event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Bangkok in April
April is hot, so do outdoor sights early in the morning or after 5 pm and save museums and markets for midday.
- Wat Arun — best from the river at sunset outdoors
- Chao Phraya boats outdoors
- Chatuchak weekend market — go early outdoors
- Chinatown (Yaowarat) at night — street food outdoors
- Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew — dress code applies indoors
- Wat Pho — reclining Buddha indoors
Where to stay: Riverside or Old Town (Rattanakosin) for temples; Sukhumvit for food and the BTS; Silom for nightlife.
What to pack for Bangkok in April
- Light, breathable clothes, a hat and a water bottle: highs reach 34 °C (94 °F), so plan indoor time around midday.
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 8 days this month see real rain.
- Clothes that cover shoulders and knees for mosques and temples.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Bangkok costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €25–65 | €80–200 |
Excluding flights. April is usually low season in Bangkok: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper.
April in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 30° / 25° | 25 | Tough month |
| Bali | 29° / 24° | 18 | Tough month |
| Kyoto | 19° / 8° | 10 | Good time to go |
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FAQ
Is April a good time to visit Bangkok?
By the numbers, April is a tough month: very hot and some rain, with average highs of 34 °C (94 °F) and about 8 rainy days. April is usually low season in Bangkok: rooms are typically easier to find and cheaper. The best months for weather are January, December.
How warm is Bangkok in April?
Average highs are 34 °C (94 °F) and lows 27 °C (80 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in April?
Expect about 8 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 84 mm in total. It is the 5th driest month of the year in Bangkok.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights. In the tropics, reanalysis data tends to count more light-rain days than local weather stations do; rain there often comes as short afternoon downpours.