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Averages for Bangkok in April

April has the hottest average temperature of the year in Bangkok, Thailand, at 31°C. The average high is a whopping 35°C – also the year’s highest – and the low averages 26°C. the sea temperature hits its annual high, which it maintains over summer, of 30°C. Although boasting the hottest temperatures, April is also much wetter than previous months, with 110mm over eight days, which is more than double March’s rainfall. Humidity also increases, to 75%, and daily sunshine hours remain the same at nine hours on average.

April’s main event is the Phra Padaeng Songkran Festival, which is the official Buddhist New Year and a highlight is a huge water fight in the city centre, so only attend if you’re prepared to get wet. Alternatively, if you’d rather be in a different part of Thailand during April, Phuket has very similar weather to Bangkok.

Hansar Bangkok is another fine hotel in Bangkok with a host of awards to its name, including TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice 2012, and mention from the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and CNN. The range of suites combines modernity and comfort, with a contemporary style that guests can sink into. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, and, to the delight of many, the mini-bar is complementary. There are four restaurants, a pool, fitness centre and spa.