Songkran (Thai New Year)
April 13–15, longer in Chiang Mai
A nationwide water fight. Wear quick-dry, dark-coloured clothes (white goes see-through), a floral shirt is the classic look, and carry your phone in a waterproof pouch.
Highs36°C (97°F)
Lows27°C (81°F)
Rainy days~5
Daylight12.5 h
CrowdsBusy
April averages for Bangkok. Source
April is the hottest month, and Songkran (13–15 April) turns the whole country into a giant water fight — expect to get soaked. Quick-dry clothes, waterproof phone pouch and nothing you mind getting wet.
☀️ By day
Quick-dry clothes you don't mind getting soaked.
🌙 Evening
Light linen, because it is around 27°C even at night.
What's on in April
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Hottest weeks of the year
April
Bangkok regularly passes 35°C. Plan temples for the early morning and wear loose linen with UV sunglasses.
April packing essentials
Your April outfit list
- Loose linen dressLight cotton kurti setShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shorts / skirtCotton palazzo pantsShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable tank topsShop Amazon ↗
- Temple cover-up trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Wide-brim sun hatShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Quick-dry shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable teesShop Amazon ↗
- Waterproof sandalsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Temples and the Grand Palace: shoulders and knees covered, no see-through tops, ripped jeans or (at the Grand Palace) tight leggings.
- Shoes come off before entering temples and many homes and shops — slip-on sandals are best.
- Swimwear is for the beach and pool only; cover up in town.