Chiang Mai in April
Songkran and haze
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
April is one of the weakest months in Chiang Mai.
April's Songkran festival is a joyous water fight but the heat and haze are intense.
April in detail
What April actually feels like
- Weather
- 23–37°C
- Very hot, with haze and humidity.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Songkran water festival.
–Extreme heat and smoke.
My tip for April
If you come for Songkran, stay in the old city and bring waterproof gear.
- Songkran
- Temples
How April compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Chiang Mai, 12th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Chiang Mai in April
- Burning season
- Smoke peaks in March and can make air quality poor.
- Songkran
- Widespread water fights and holidays across the city.
February–April
Mid-April
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Months I'd choose over April
Weather
Weather in Chiang Mai in April
In April Chiang Mai averages a high of 37°C (99°F) and a low of 23°C (73°F), with about 54 mm of rain or snow over 5 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 37°C
- 99°F
- Average low
- 23°C
- 73°F
- Precipitation
- 54 mm
- Wet days
- 5
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Chiang Mai in April: the questions people ask
- Is April a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
- April is one of the weakest months in Chiang Mai. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Chiang Mai overall (12 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Songkran water festival. The main downside: Extreme heat and smoke.
- What is the weather like in Chiang Mai in April?
- Average highs are around 37°C and lows around 23°C. Expect about 54 mm of rain or snow over roughly 5 wet days. Very hot, with haze and humidity. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C).
- Is Chiang Mai crowded in April?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Chiang Mai in April?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, January is the best month overall (April ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
Still going to Chiang Mai in April?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — extreme heat and smoke.
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