Sun, sea & sand

Khao Lak weather in April

Temperature, sea and sunshine in April: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

75

Holiday weather in April

Good

Best time to visit: January – March

Air temperature31°CNight 25°
Sea temperature30.0°Cvery warm
Sunshine8hrs / dayof 12.3 h daylight
Rainy days23days / month168 mm

What is the weather like in Khao Lak in April?

In April, Khao Lak is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 168 mm. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Khao Lak.

April compared

How the weather changes from March to May. Tap a month to open it.

MarchMarAprilAprMayMay
Score827570
Day31°31°30°
Night25°25°25°
Sea29°30°30°
Sun9 h8 h6 h
Rain days142327

More details for April

Daylight
12 h 18 min06:18 – 18:36
UV index
14 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
73 %on average
Hot days
20 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+7Asia/Bangkok

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in April

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Khao Lak in April: quick answers

Is Khao Lak hot in April?

Yes. In April, Khao Lak is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Khao Lak in April?

Yes. In April the sea averages 30.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Khao Lak in April?

It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 168 mm.

Khao Lak month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)