SeasonMapHsipaw weather in April
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April in Hsipaw: sweltering, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Hsipaw · #1341 of 1383 destinations to visit in April · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Hsipaw in April
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Hsipaw climate normals — April
| Daytime high | 35°C / 94°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 31 mm / 1.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 60% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 63°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 98 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hsipaw in April
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyThingyan water festival, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hsipaw's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherHsipaw's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
April coincides with Burning season haze.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Hsipaw in April
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Burning season haze
15 Feb – 30 Apr · usuallySmoke seasonFields and hillsides across the Shan uplands are burned off before the rains and the smoke sits in the valleys for weeks. The views from the ridges go first, then the air does. Source ↗
- Holiday
Thingyan water festival
13–17 AprWater-festival New YearClosuresFour days of water thrown from the roadside and almost everything shut with it — trains, banks, the guesthouse kitchen. Move in or out of town before it starts, not during. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Hsipaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Hsipaw?
Hsipaw in April — FAQ
- Is April a good time to visit Hsipaw?
- April in Hsipaw: sweltering, a little rain — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Hsipaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Hsipaw in April?
- In April, Hsipaw averages a daily high of 34.5°C and a low of 20.2°C, with about 30.8 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hsipaw in April?
- Hsipaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 98 in April.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — April
Within 300 km: Bagan's Thingyan, Burmese New Year on 13–16 Apr.