Bangkok edges it in April. Hong Kong averages 21–26°C with moderate crowds; Bangkok 27–36°C with moderate-high crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Hong Kong and Bangkok
The verdict for April
Warm, greener and wetter
+Warm without peak summer heat
–Increasing rain and humidity
April is warm and increasingly humid, with rainfall rising noticeably from the winter months. It remains a workable month for a city trip if you are comfortable with less predictable weather.
Songkran and serious heat
+Songkran transforms Bangkok into one of the world's most energetic celebrations.
–Extremely hot, with Songkran creating major crowds and disruption if you are not there for the festival.
Songkran is a genuine once-a-year spectacle.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
Another month