Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Chiang Mai with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 36°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Chiang Mai in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Chiang Mai with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 38°C, with nights close to 25°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Chiang Mai will be around 37°C, with nights close to 26°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 72 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 25% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Chiang Mai. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Chiang Mai in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
37°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
38°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
36°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
72 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
April isn’t a good time to be in Chiang Mai. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Chiang Mai in April
With 42°C, Chiang Mai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Chiang Mai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Chiang Mai, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Chiang Mai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Chiang Mai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Chiang Mai.
Daily UV Index in April in Chiang Mai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Chiang Mai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Chiang Mai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Chiang Mai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Chiang Mai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Chiang Mai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Chiang Mai
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Chiang Mai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Chiang Mai by Month
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