When to go · Mae Sai
Mae Sai in April
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Jun–Sep (rain).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 35°C95°F / 21°C70°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for Mae Sai
Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Jun–Sep (rain).
Weather in April
- Mae SaiHighs around 35 °C, lows around 21 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 95 °F, lows around 70 °F, rain on about 8 days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Songkran (Thai New Year) big impact
13–15 Apr · Thailand
Nationwide water fights; transport out of Bangkok sells out; many shops close; phones and passports need waterproof bags.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- High
- Prices · Thailand overall
- High
Thailand overall: Hottest month; Songkran (13–15 Apr) soaks everyone and fills transport — plan around it or join in.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen