Weather in Chiang Mai in April
April in Chiang Mai is the hard heat. Outdoor plans belong to the ends of the day. The middle is for indoors or water.
In Thailand, this is how Chiang Mai actually wears April, not how a country centroid would. April is the peak of the warm side of the year in Chiang Mai. If you wanted the gentlest heat, this is not that month.
- Average temp
- 30°C
23–37°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 8.3 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Fierce heat in Chiang Mai in April. Start early. Hide in the middle. Come out again when the sun drops.
This is not a month for a packed walking itinerary. Water, shade, and a schedule that admits the climate is in charge.
Rain
Mixed skies in Chiang Mai in April. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Chiang Mai
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Chiang Mai
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Chiang Mai
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FAQs about Chiang Mai
Climate averages for Chiang Mai, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and March, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
April is the hottest month, with an average around 30°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 234 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
