Songkran Phuket Weather
If you are visiting Phuket in April, check out the Songkran Phuket weather outlook and you will likely meet an atmosphere of pomp and fanfare as the people of Thailand celebrate the Songkran Festival (Thailand’s New Year).
This year the Festival is billed to hold officially from the 13th to 15th of April 2015 but the celebration mood hangs in the air throughout the month.
People celebrate the Songkran Festival by throwing buckets of water at each other on the streets.
It is usually described as the greatest water fight in the world, as everyone gets caught up in the euphoria of the moment.
You should expect to get drenched while out, so dress with that in mind. Prepare also to join in the fun by getting your own water gun with a huge reservoir. If you wish to photograph or record the scenes, it is advised that you get some water-resistant protection for your equipment.
Find below the expected Songkran Phuket Weather conditions for April based on a twenty-year historical pattern.
Songkran Phuket Weather Temperatures
April is one of the hottest months in Phuket with daily temperatures being essentially constant throughout the month. You may have daytime temperatures generally peaking around 34°C/93°F while the average minimum temperature at night drops to around 26°C/79°F.
The highest recorded daytime temperature in April In recent times has been 38°C/100°F and the lowest recorded was 23°C/73°F.
Most people will find the water warm but comfortable for swimming for long periods.
Temperature Bands in April
During the month of April, daytime will typically average about 12 hours. The sun may rise as early as 6:12 am and set as early as 6:36 pm Daily Hours of Daylight and Twilight in April
Clouds and rain over Songkran
The median cloud cover ranges from 67% (partly cloudy) to 81% (mostly cloudy). The trend is for the sky to be becoming cloudier with the median cloud cover increasing by 13% from the start to the end of the month.
Precipitation/Rain.
The average monthly precipitation is around 106 mm/4 inches. You can expect to see rain or drizzle falling on 8 days during the month.
The most common forms of precipitation are short heavy thunderstorms and moderate rain.
Thunderstorms are the most severe precipitation observed during 69% of those days with precipitation. They are most likely around April 20, when it is observed on 39% of all days.
Moderate rain is the most severe precipitation observed during 20% of those days with precipitation. It is most likely around April 30, when it is observed during 15% of all days.
Humidity
In April, The average daily relative humidity is around 73%.
The relative humidity typically ranges from 55% (mildly humid) to 97% (very humid) over the course of a typical April, rarely dropping below 42% (comfortable) and reaching as high as 100% (very humid).
The air is driest around April 1, at which time the relative humidity drops below 62% (mildly humid) three days out of four; it is most humid around April 24, rising above 95% (very humid) three days out of four.
Given average maximum temperatures and humidity levels dangerous heat conditions such as sunstroke, muscle cramps and heat exhaustion are likely.
Songkran Phuket Weather WARNING
Prolonged exposure and/or physical activity may also result in heat stroke so make sure you hydrate, if you must drink alcohol, DO NOT DRIVE, stay safe, play safe and have a wonderful Thai New Year Festival. Sawadee Pee Mai.
