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At a glance
- April weather (1981–2010 averages)
- Highs of 32.9 °C, lows of 26.3 °C and 64.0 mm of rain in the monthSource 1
- 2027 bank dates (reported)
- Tuesday 6 April (Chakri Day) and Tuesday to Thursday 13–15 April (Songkran); The Nation report, primary dates unverifiedSource 2
- Wan Lai
- 2027 not yet announced; 18 April in Naklua and 19 April in central Pattaya in 2026 (LAST-YEAR-ONLY)Source 3
- One hotel's rate
- Areca Lodge, Standard Plus: 2,260 baht a night with breakfast, to 30 April 2027Source 4
Sources: 1Thai Meteorological Department: Pattaya station 459203, 1981–2010 normals, checked 14 Oct 2026 2The Nation: Bank of Thailand sets 18 bank holidays for 2027 (28 August 2026), checked 14 Oct 2026 3Pattaya Mail, 11 April 2026: Songkran 2026 schedule, Wan Lai Naklua on 18 April and Pattaya on 19 April, checked 14 Oct 2026 4Areca Lodge: rates 2026–2027, checked 14 Oct 2026
April weather
April is the hottest month at the Thai Meteorological Department's Pattaya station: an average high of 32.9 °C, nights at 26.3 °C and 64.0 mm of rain in the month. These are 1981–2010 averages, not a forecast; the department's province forecast gives the days ahead. Pattaya weather month by month has the other months.
Reported bank holidays in April 2027
The 2027 financial-institution dates below come from The Nation’s report of the Bank of Thailand calendar, recorded on 14 October 2026. Individual dates have not been independently verified against the primary notice. A bank calendar does not establish government-office or individual business hours; check those separately.
The Nation’s report, with primary dates unverified: Four April days are in The Nation’s report of the 2027 bank calendar.
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 6 April | Chakri Memorial Day |
| Tuesday 13 April | Songkran Day |
| Wednesday 14 April | Songkran holiday |
| Thursday 15 April | Songkran holiday |
Around Songkran, hotels and Bangkok–Pattaya coaches fill up, so book both early.
What's on in April
We label each event the way its source left it on 14 October 2026. CONFIRMED: the organiser has published the date, place and price or entry terms. ANNOUNCED: the organiser has named the event but left details out or unclear. LAST-YEAR-ONLY: only last year's edition is documented, so its dates, line-up and prices are history, not a promise for this year.
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Songkran, the Thai New Year | 13–15 April 2027 | The dates are fixed national holidays |
| Pattaya Beach events: concerts, cultural shows and sand pagodas | 2027 not yet announced | LAST-YEAR-ONLY: 17–19 April 2026, run by the Tourism Authority of Thailand with private partners |
| Wan Lai Naklua, at Lan Pho Naklua and Naklua Public Park | 2027 not yet announced | LAST-YEAR-ONLY: 18 April 2026 |
| Wan Lai Pattaya, with ceremonies at Wat Chai Mongkol | 2027 not yet announced | LAST-YEAR-ONLY: 19 April 2026 |
How the water days work, where the crowds gather and how to keep your phone dry: Songkran in Pattaya.
Hotel rates and crowds in April
Areca Lodge's published internet rate for a Standard Plus room stays at 2,260 baht a night with breakfast until 30 April 2027, with no Songkran surcharge on its rate card. That is one hotel's rates, not a guide to every hotel: check each hotel's terms for the Songkran nights.
The busiest days are the Songkran holidays and Pattaya's Wan Lai days after them, when the water fights and processions fill the streets around the events.
What to book early
- Your room and any Bangkok–Pattaya coach or car for 12–19 April, the stretch from the eve of Songkran to last year's Wan Lai days.
- A room away from the water-fight streets if you want quiet: where to stay compares the areas.
- Plan sightseeing for the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade or an indoor sight: things to do when it rains lists indoor ones.
Other months
Each month has its own planner: November, December, January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September, October.
Questions
When is Songkran 2027 in Pattaya?
The national holiday is Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April 2027. Pattaya's own Wan Lai water days come a few days later: 18 April in Naklua and 19 April in central Pattaya in 2026. The 2027 dates were not yet announced on 14 October 2026.
Is April too hot for Pattaya?
It is the hottest month on average, with highs of 32.9 °C at the city's weather station. Plan outings for the morning and late afternoon, drink water and keep the middle of the day for shade.
Which days in April 2027 are reported bank holidays?
Chakri Memorial Day on Tuesday 6 April and Songkran on Tuesday 13 to Thursday 15 April, in The Nation’s report; primary dates remain unverified.
