Thailand
Ayutthaya in April
🔥 Hot seasonVery hot, humid and some showers. Watch for hazy air and extreme heat risk.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · quick-dry fabrics · N95 mask for hazy days · sunglasses & hat
Why April scores 6.4What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.2
- !Very hot (38°C highs / 26.3°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 21.7°C)
- ✓Mostly dry (~69 mm rain)
- Air quality4.1
- !Unhealthy for sensitive groups (PM2.5 ~49 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards8.5
- !Extreme heat: Average daily high 38°C
- Safety baseline8.0
- ·Normal precautions
| Apr | Dec | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.4 Fair | 8.9 Excellent |
| Season | 🔥 Hot season | 🌤️ Cool season |
| High / low | 38° / 26° | 30° / 20° |
| Rain | 69 mm | 10 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 22° | dew pt 19° |
| PM2.5 | 49 µg/m³ | 14 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsApril 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- Songkran Festival 13–15 Apr · 3 days off in a row
Other public holidays: Chakri Memorial Day (6 Apr)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore AyutthayaEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyThe former capital of the Siamese kingdom, now a UNESCO-listed historical park of temple ruins about 80 km north of Bangkok.
SongkranEvery year13–15 April every year
Thai New Year with water throwing.
Why go: Expect to get wet; protect phones and cameras.
Where: Citywide
Coming up later
Loy KrathongDate variesFull moon of the 12th lunar month — usually November
People float small decorated offerings (krathong) on rivers.
Why go: Riverside temples are busy in the evening.
Where: Rivers around the city
Ayutthaya World Heritage FairDate variesUsually December
Light and sound shows celebrate the city's history.
Why go: Book accommodation early for the show nights.
Where: Historical park
Wat Mahathat
Temple ruins with a Buddha head entwined in tree roots.
💡 Do not stand higher than the Buddha head; crouch for photos.
Wat Chaiwatthanaram
A riverside temple in Khmer style, popular at sunset.
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Three chedis in the old royal palace grounds.
Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon
A temple with a tall chedi and rows of Buddha statues.
Bang Pa-In Palace
A royal palace complex south of the city.
💡 Dress modestly, covering shoulders and knees.
Wat Lokayasutharam
A large outdoor reclining Buddha.
Kuay teow ruea
Boat noodles in a rich, dark broth.
💡 Riverside stalls
Roti sai mai
Thin crepes wrapped around cotton-candy strands.
💡 Roadside shops in the city
Giant river prawns
Large freshwater prawns, usually grilled, a local favourite.
💡 Riverside restaurants
Roti sai mai
Packed sets of roti and candy floss.
💡 Shops around the city
Aranyik knives
Knives from a blacksmithing village in the province.
💡 Local markets