When is the best time to go to Chiang Mai
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chiang Mai, Thailand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chiang Mai are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 9mm | 9.7hrs | 11.9hrs |
Chiang Mai's weather in January is typically warm, humid and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chiang Mai, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Chiang Mai and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Chiang Mai weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 6mm | 10.5hrs | 12.3hrs |
February in Chiang Mai is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Chiang Mai, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Chiang Mai and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Chiang Mai weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 15mm | 9.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Chiang Mai is characteristically hot and dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Chiang Mai, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Chiang Mai and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (94°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 57mm | 9.7hrs | 13.3hrs |
Chiang Mai's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chiang Mai.
April is in the spring in Chiang Mai and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 57mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 165mm | 8.2hrs | 13.8hrs |
May is a wet, humid month in Chiang Mai and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chiang Mai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Chiang Mai and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 137mm | 5.9hrs | 11.9hrs |
The climate in Chiang Mai during June can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chiang Mai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Chiang Mai and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 137mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 165mm | 5.1hrs | 12.3hrs |
July in Chiang Mai is generally wet with the temperature being hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chiang Mai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Chiang Mai and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 165mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 226mm | 4.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Chiang Mai is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chiang Mai for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
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 (73°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th 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.
Chiang Mai weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 224mm | 6hrs | 13.3hrs |
Chiang Mai's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chiang Mai for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Chiang Mai and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 224mm 8.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Chiang Mai weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 125mm | 7.3hrs | 13.8hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Chiang Mai and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chiang Mai for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Chiang Mai and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 125mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Chiang Mai weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 41mm | 8.2hrs | 11.9hrs |
Chiang Mai's weather in November is typically hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Chiang Mai, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Chiang Mai and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Chiang Mai weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 12mm | 8.9hrs | 12.3hrs |
December in Chiang Mai is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chiang Mai, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Chiang Mai and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chiang Mai with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Chiang Mai weather stats
| 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 |
| Warmest sea: | June | 29.5°C 85.1°F |
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