End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Bangkok in April
Little changes in Bangkok from March: highs stay near 97°F (36°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), and about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 50/100, 6th of 12.
- Avg high
- 97°F (36°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 3.0 in (75 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 50/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 97°F (36°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 78°F (26°C).
Some rain is likely, about 3.0 in (75 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are December & January.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 6.5 in (164 mm).
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in March to 50/100.
- Our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends Nov – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clothes97°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.0 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Bangkok in April
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Lumphini Park
Downtown park with a lake, paddle boats and monitor lizards.
Why now Go early — afternoons average 97°F.
Thipsamai Pad Thai
Famous pad thai shop since 1966, including a version wrapped in egg.
Why now A break from 97°F afternoons.
Chatuchak Weekend Market
Huge weekend market with over 10,000 stalls selling clothes, crafts and food.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Wat Arun
Riverside temple with a porcelain-covered spire, reached by a short ferry.
Grand Palace
Royal complex housing Wat Phra Kaew and the Emerald Buddha.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bangkok in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Bangkok?
It's middling, scoring 50/100. The best months are December & January, at up to 79. Expect highs of 97°F (36°C) and 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain. Our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends Nov – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Bangkok in April?
Average highs are 97°F (36°C) and average lows 78°F (26°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in April?
Some: about 3.0 in (75 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.6 in (1361 mm).
What should I pack for Bangkok in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (97°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.0 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Bangkok in April?
Share this April plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.