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Thailand in April
Book Songkran accommodation months ahead; expect city closures and drenched sightseeing plans.
What to expect in Thailand in April
April brings hot weather to Thailand, with daytime highs around 35°C (95°F) and overnight lows near 26°C (79°F). Skies are typically dry with occasional showers, with about 65 mm of rainfall on average. Book Songkran accommodation months ahead; expect city closures and drenched sightseeing plans..
April is one of Thailand's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Prices sit in the shoulder-season range — not the cheapest, but well off peak. Peak season runs December–February, for context.
What’s happening in April
- 🎉Songkran (Thai New Year) · AprThailand's biggest festival marks the traditional new year with nationwide water fights in the streets. Temples host merit-making ceremonies while Chiang Mai's moat and Bangkok's Khao San Road become massive open-air water battles.
Live fares for Thailand in April
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