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Thailand in April
The hottest month, and Songkran turns the whole country into a water fight around 13-15 April. Chaotic, unforgettable, and not a month for tight schedules.
💦 Songkran month!
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Mid-April = nationwide water fight. Waterproof your phone — you WILL get soaked, and it's glorious.
💦 Songkran (Thai New Year) — Apr 13–15, the world's biggest water fight
Where to go in April
Thailand has more than one weather pattern — these suit April specifically.
Thailand in April — common questions
Is April a good time to visit Thailand?+
The hottest month, and Songkran turns the whole country into a water fight around 13-15 April. Chaotic, unforgettable, and not a month for tight schedules.
What is the weather like in Thailand in April?+
Songkran month!. Mid-April = nationwide water fight. Waterproof your phone — you WILL get soaked, and it's glorious. Songkran month (April): nationwide water festival around Apr 13-15 — many businesses close, streets become water fights; plan for it, don't fight it.
Where should I go in Thailand in April?+
Chiang Mai, Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui all suit April well. Thailand does not have one single weather pattern — the Andaman coast and the Gulf islands run on different cycles, so the right beach changes with the month.