When to go · Surat Thani
Surat Thani in April
Great month. Inside Surat Thani's best window: Dec–Apr (drier, cooler); Feb–Sep for the Gulf islands.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
Inside Surat Thani's best window: Dec–Apr (drier, cooler); Feb–Sep for the Gulf islands.
Weather in April
- Surat ThaniHighs around 34 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 7 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 75 °F, rain on about 7 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