Chiang Mai Weather in August

What's the weather like in Chiang Mai (Chiang Mai) in August 2024?

The climate in Chiang Mai during August can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

August is in the summer in Chiang Mai and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (72°F) is normal.

Chiang Mai weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.4°C 86.6°F
Nightly temperature 22.5°C 72.4°F
Average temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Daily sunshine 4.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 226 mm 8.9 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 28.9°C 84.1°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 3.6kph 2 mph

On average August is the wettest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 226mm 8.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

August temperatures in Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai average temperature in August

August rainfall

Chiang Mai average rain in August

August hourly sunshine

Chiang Mai average rain in August

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chiang Mai in August 2024.

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Chiang Mai weather stats

Chiang Mai weather statistics
Hottest month: April 35.2°C 95.4°F
Driest month: February 6mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: February 10.5hrs
Coldest month: January 28°C 82.4°F
Wettest month: August 226mm 8.9ins
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