Does Thailand's weather in April make it a bad month to visit? Should I wait until later in the year to go?

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I've been seriously contemplating a month-long trip to Thailand next month (April). However, I've read that it is the hottest/most humid month and not necessarily the best for travel. I'd be spending time in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and lot of time on the coast and on the islands. I don't mind a little heat, but a combination of heat, humidity and possibly grey skies (the start of the rainy season?) might not be the best introduction to Thailand. Am I wrong? Is it not that different from other tourist season months? Any one with experience care to weigh in?

Alternately, I'm thinking of waiting until late fall/November to travel there and instead heading for Eastern Europe (Prague, Krakow, Vienna). I know, decisions, decisions!

Thanks.

I should add that I really *want* to go next month, but also don't want to go when the weather is miserable.

Answer 1

it's hot and humid already here, don't let that stop you. Also pricing a hotels will be lower (a plus). As for rain you won't see much. Come and have some fun.

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Thailand Weather April

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Does Thailand's weather in April make it a bad month to visit? Should I wait until later in the year to go?
I've been seriously contemplating a month-long trip to Thailand next month (April). However, I've read that it is the hottest/most humid month and not necessarily the best for travel. I'd be spending time in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and lot of time on the coast and on the islands. I...

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Weather In Thailand In April

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April should be a good time to be in Thailand to experience the Thai New Year. This happens to mark the beginning of the rainy season for Thailand too, and is what the farmers are waiting for their crops.

You need to be in Thailand between 13 to 15 April to experience the joy and merriment that the rainy season brings. Even if it is not raining, be prepared to get soaked! Water is the Thai way of spreading good blessings to each other, and quite afew visitors also participate in this merry-making, together with the locals.

Typically, Thailand has 2 season. Wet or dry. So you will get either or both in the same day. It is just that between Nov to Feb, the temperature is lower due to the Siberian Highs blowing in from the north. However in the south coastal regions, the tropical weather will still persist. Which is hot and humid with rain in between.

So there is no escaping the Thai weather. Just make the most of it, whenever or wherever you are going to be in Thailand.

Answer 6

It's not the weather that should be so much of a concern to you, it should be the big Holiday that takes place during April. The Thai New Year.

I believe it begins the 1st or 2nd week of April and can be as much as a few weeks long (depending on the province). It is one gigantic water fight throughout the country. Many tourists go at this time. It can get hectic in terms of traveling within the country. Maybe, if possible you should postpone until May after the holiday.

Don't mean to rain on your parade!

Good luck!!

Answer 7

Yes. It will be hot. And humid. But don't let it stop you from coming.. It is also the month of Thai New Year - Song Klan Festival when the whole country turns into a waterfight for 3 days.. this is something to experience... and it cools you down too as you will be totally soaked - -

Unless you are elderly or infirm, I would not let the weather have that big an effect on my life.. If I want to do something, I try not to find things that are going to stop me from doing it. As stated above, Nov. is beginning of tourist season, prices will be higher and there will be an increase of tourists... but I still think you should come now - - you might have such a great time here, as many do, that you will be scratching and clawing to come back in November as well...

and your flight won't get cancelled due to snow and ice.. the plane might melt, but hey, come on over and let the heat be part of the experience... you'll have fun..

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Yes April is considered the hottest month of the year in Thailand. But you know that already. It will be a little cooler at the beaches but not that much. How about going to Florida. It's always nice in April.

Answer 9

You couldn't be anymore correct about the weather. I live here in Thailand and April is most defintely the hottest month of the year whether you're in Bangkok, Chiang Mai or the Phuket area. The weather will average around 35C in Bangkok during the day with lows around 26-27C, and it is the beginning of the rainy season, although not one of the wettest months, and humidity will be high. The weather in Chiang Mai and Phuket won't be too much different, maybe a little cooler at night in Chiang Mai, but not much. Even for most of us that live here, we don't look forward to April, November's weather would be much more comfortable. However, it is the beginning of the high tourist season and things will be more expensive and crowded. You can also check weather.com for average temps and rainfall. If you don't like high temperatures and humidity, wait until November.

Answer 10

April is the hottest month of the year. Around April 22 is the hottest day of that month, making it the hottest day of the year. The temperature can go up to 40 degree celcius or more (your body is 36).
If you like it hot, go for it.
But, if you're going to beaches, it's ok. Otherwise, Thai people hang out in shopping malls during which time.