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Chiang Mai in April
Chiang Mai's warmest month brings highs averaging 98°F (37°C), lows of 74°F (23°C) and about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 52/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 98°F (37°C)
- Avg low
- 74°F (23°C)
- Rain
- 2.5 in (63 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 47%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 52/100 · Fair
What April feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 98°F (37°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (25°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 2.5 in (63 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are December & January.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 7.4 in (189 mm).
- Comfort slips from 67/100 in March to 52/100.
- Our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends Nov – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 98°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 74°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 2.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Chiang Mai in April
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Nightly market for crafts, clothing and food stalls.
Why now A break from 98°F afternoons.
Huen Phen
Long-standing northern Thai restaurant serving khao soi, sai ua sausage and laab.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Ristr8to
Specialty coffee bar in Nimman, known for latte art.
Wat Phra Singh
Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with Lanna-style murals.
Wat Chedi Luang
Partially ruined 14th-century chedi in the heart of the old city.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~759 m to Chiang Mai's ~314 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Chiang Mai in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
It's middling, scoring 52/100. The best months are December & January, at up to 94. Expect highs of 98°F (37°C) and 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain. Our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends Nov – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Chiang Mai in April?
Average highs are 98°F (37°C) and average lows 74°F (23°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Chiang Mai in April?
Some: about 2.5 in (63 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.1 in (1246 mm).
What should I pack for Chiang Mai in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 98°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 74°F) and packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 2.5 in of rain).
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