Planning a trip to Chiang Mai in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +99°F and approximately 13 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 34 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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April is usually the hottest month of the year in Chiang Mai;
Average weather
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+99°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+109°F
Max.
34 mm
Total precipitation
54%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
13 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chiang Mai has good weather in April.
Average temperature in Chiang Mai in April
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chiang Mai for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +109°F during the day to a minimum of +72°F during the night, the temperature in April averages around +100°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +99°F to +97°F.
Is Chiang Mai warm or cold in April?
Chiang Mai is typically hot in April.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +97°F to +99°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +68°F to +75°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
April is the hottest month in Chiang Mai, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Chiang Mai in April
Chiang Mai weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
March
April
May
Avg. temperature
+97°F
+99°F
+95°F
Min. temperature
+55°F
+66°F
+68°F
Max. temperature
+106°F
+109°F
+109°F
Rainfall
10 mm
34 mm
138 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
50%
54%
67%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1007 HPa
1006 HPa
Sunny days
23
13
2
Cloudy days
3
4
3
Rainy days
3
6
13
Snowy days
0
0
0
April weather is still as good as in March.It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +97°F to +99°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 10 mm to 34 mm.Humidity rises from 50% to 54%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 23 sunny days in March to 13 in April.
Next month (May) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Chiang Mai in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Chiang Mai is gradually increasing during April, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Chiang Mai based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Chiang Mai is amazing in April with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chiang Mai wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 71% chance of precipitation and 219 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last April in Chiang Mai?
This is the weather in Chiang Mai in April 2023:
1 April
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+99°F
2 April
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+102°F
3 April
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+100°F
4 April
☀️
+99°F
5 April
🌫️
+99°F
6 April
☀️
+100°F
7 April
🌫️
+101°F
8 April
☀️
+102°F
9 April
☁️
+102°F
10 April
🌫️
+101°F
11 April
🌫️
+102°F
12 April
🌫️
+101°F
13 April
🌫️
+104°F
14 April
☀️
+104°F
15 April
🌫️
+104°F
16 April
☀️
+104°F
17 April
☀️
+102°F
18 April
🌫️
+103°F
19 April
🌫️
+103°F
20 April
☀️
+102°F
21 April
🌫️
+99°F
22 April
☀️
+100°F
23 April
☀️
+103°F
24 April
☀️
+99°F
25 April
☀️
+100°F
26 April
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+94°F
27 April
☀️
+99°F
28 April
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+102°F
29 April
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+110°F
30 April
☁️
+97°F
In April 2023 Chiang Mai had 17 sunny days, 2 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +100°F, with an absolute maximum of +109°F and a minimum of +93°F. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Chiang Mai climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Chiang Mai in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+88°F) and the highest in 1998 (+93°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 604 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 1462 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chiang Mai in April:
Is April a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
April is a really good time to go to Chiang Mai. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Chiang Mai.
Can you sunbathe in Chiang Mai in April?
Absolutely, April is hot in Chiang Mai. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Chiang Mai rainy in April?
Chiang Mai is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Chiang Mai in April?
The amount of sunny days in Chiang Mai during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Thailand
Check out the weather for other cities in Thailand.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chiang Mai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.