The warmest month of the year.
April in context
How it compares to the rest of the year in Bangkok.
Typical rainfall for the year.
Around the yearly average.
Among the windier months.
Peak UV levels for the year.
Humidity stays close to the yearly norm.
Monthly climate breakdown
A detailed look at the typical climate conditions for April.
Thermal profile
Temperature
Typical daytime high
- Nighttime low
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- Feels like (avg)
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Light window
Sunshine
12.4 h
Average daylight
- UV index (max)
- 9
- Typical sun hours
- 06:04 - 18:30
Wet-day pattern
Rain & Snow
Typical rainfall
- Rainy days
- 15 days
- Cloud cover (avg)
- 57%
Air feel
Humidity & Wind
71%
Average humidity
- Wind (avg)
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- Wind (max gusts)
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Historical daily baseline
Daily climate explorer
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Primary control
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Secondary context
Monthly trend
Median daytime highs across the month, with a softer low line.
Day 15 selected for April. Temperature 34.0°C.
Historical disruption baseline
Typical disruptions in April
Based on 30 years of historical data, these are the disruption patterns most likely to affect plans in April.
Hot feels-like days Measures: Hot feels-like days (>=32C). Observed about 100% of days (29.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~42°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heat >=32C is possible on ~30 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Hot days Measures: Hot days (>=30C). Observed about 98% of days (29.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~98% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot days are possible on ~29 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Muggy days Measures: Muggy days (dew point >=20C). Observed about 98% of days (29.3 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.3 days / month
- Share of days
- ~98% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Muggy conditions are possible on ~29 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Very hot feels-like Measures: Very hot feels-like days (>=35C). Observed about 97% of days (29.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~97% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~42°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot feels-like conditions are possible on ~29 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Heat stress risk Measures: High heat stress days. Observed about 97% of days (29.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~97% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~42°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heat stress is possible on ~29 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Oppressive humidity Measures: Oppressive humidity days (dew point >=24C). Observed about 46% of days (13.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
13.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~46% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26°C (P95)
Why this matters
Oppressive humidity is possible on ~14 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
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Very hot days Measures: Very hot days (>=35C). Observed about 46% of days (13.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
13.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~46% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~38°C (P95)
Why this matters
Very hot days are possible on ~14 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Washout risk Measures: Washout day risk. Observed about 13% of days (4.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~13% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~27mm (P95)
Why this matters
Washout conditions are possible on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heavy rain days Measures: Heavy rain days (>=10mm). Observed about 7% of days (2.1 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.1 days / month
- Share of days
- ~7% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~33mm (P95)
Why this matters
Heavy rain is possible on ~2 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Washout run Measures: Multi-day washout runs. Observed about 0.9 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.9 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~26mm (P95)
Why this matters
Multi-day washout runs are possible on ~1 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Very heavy rain Measures: Very heavy rain days (>=25mm). Observed about 1% of days (0.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
0.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~1% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~54mm (P95)
Why this matters
Very heavy rain is possible on ~0 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Rain disruption Measures: Likely rain disruption days. Observed about 15% of days (4.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~15% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~27mm (P95)
Why this matters
Rain disruption risk appears on ~4 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Heatwave run Measures: Heatwave runs (>=3 hot days). Observed about 1.2 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.2 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~37°C (P95)
Why this matters
Heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Feels-like heatwave Measures: Feels-like heatwave runs (>=3 days). Observed about 1.0 days/month in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.0 days / month
- Share of days
- —
- Upper edge
- Up to ~42°C (P95)
Why this matters
Feels-like heatwave runs are possible on ~1 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Humid days Measures: Humid days (dew point >=18C). Observed about 100% of days (29.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~100% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Humid conditions are possible on ~30 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Warm nights Measures: Warm nights (min >=22C). Observed about 99% of days (29.8 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
29.8 days / month
- Share of days
- ~99% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~29°C (P95)
Why this matters
Warm nights are possible on ~30 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Hot nights Measures: Hot nights (min >=25C). Observed about 89% of days (26.6 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
26.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~89% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~29°C (P95)
Why this matters
Hot nights are possible on ~27 days. Midday activity often needs adjustment around shade, hydration, and indoor fallback options.
Wet days Measures: Wet days (>=0.1mm). Observed about 63% of days (19.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
19.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~63% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~16mm (P95)
Why this matters
Measurable rain is possible on ~19 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Cloudy days Measures: Cloudy days (cloud cover >=60%). Observed about 50% of days (14.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
14.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~50% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Cloudy skies are possible on ~15 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Rainy hours Measures: Rain-hours signal (>=3h rain). Observed about 41% of days (12.2 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
12.2 days / month
- Share of days
- ~41% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~17h (P95)
Why this matters
Several rainy hours are possible on ~12 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Mostly cloudy days Measures: Mostly cloudy days (cloud cover >=80%). Observed about 29% of days (8.6 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
8.6 days / month
- Share of days
- ~29% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~99% (P95)
Why this matters
Mostly cloudy skies are possible on ~9 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Wet most of day Measures: Wet-most-of-day signal (>=6h rain). Observed about 23% of days (7.0 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
7.0 days / month
- Share of days
- ~23% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~20h (P95)
Why this matters
Wet-most-of-day conditions are possible on ~7 days. Outdoor plans can become unreliable, so keep an indoor backup and flexibility around start times.
Convective risk Measures: Convective storm risk proxy. Observed about 15% of days (4.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~15% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~25°C (P95)
Why this matters
Convective risk signal appears on ~4 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
High humidity Measures: High humidity days (RH >=80%). Observed about 15% of days (4.4 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
4.4 days / month
- Share of days
- ~15% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~88% (P95)
Why this matters
High humidity is possible on ~4 days. Comfort and pace can drop quickly, so plan shorter outdoor blocks with air-conditioned backup stops.
Overcast days Measures: Overcast days (cloud cover >=95%). Observed about 9% of days (2.7 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
2.7 days / month
- Share of days
- ~9% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~100% (P95)
Why this matters
Overcast skies are possible on ~3 days. Fixed-time outdoor plans are safer with a backup option and flexible timing.
Gusty days Measures: Gusty days (>=40 km/h). Observed about 6% of days (1.9 days/month) in April. Historical risk signal only, not a day-by-day forecast.
Likely frequency
1.9 days / month
- Share of days
- ~6% of days
- Upper edge
- Up to ~47km/h (P95)
Why this matters
Gusty conditions are possible on ~2 days. Exposed activities and transport links are more likely to be disrupted, so keep sheltered alternatives ready.
Travel planning FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the weather questions you ask the most.
Is April a good time to visit Bangkok?
Typical April days in Bangkok reach highs of 34°C (93°F) with nights around 27°C (81°F). It usually feels very hot by day and warm after dark. Overall, April sits in the middle of the Bangkok climate range.
What are temperatures like in April?
Daytime temperatures in April typically peak near 34°C (93°F), while nights drop to around 27°C (81°F). Expect very hot afternoons and warm evenings.
How much does it rain in April?
Rainfall in April averages 76 mm (3.0 in) across roughly 15 days. Overall it is a very wet time of year, so a light rain jacket and waterproof shoes are very handy.
How many hours of daylight are there in April?
You can expect about 12 hours of daylight in April. Sunrise is typically around 06:04 and sunset near 18:30. Daylight is fairly typical, with enough time for sightseeing.
How strong is the sun in April?
UV levels frequently reach very high levels (around 9), so strong sun protection is essential, especially around midday.
Is it windy in April?
In April, average wind speeds are around 10 km/h (6 mph), with gusts on the windiest days reaching about 39 km/h (24 mph). On the ground, it is a gentle to moderate breeze is common, but stronger winds are not frequent.