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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Chiang Mai for your holiday.
Climate Overview
12 °C to 36 °C
0.2 – 15.16 in (1 – 21 Days of Rain)Average Annual Temperature is between 24.6 °C (Chiang Rai) and 26 °C (Chiang Mai)
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Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai: Overview
JanuaryJan Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Chiang Mai | FebruaryFeb Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Chiang Mai | MarchMar Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Chiang Mai | AprilApr Good time to traveltime Transition to Rainy Season | MayMay Rainy Season sticky, warm and rainy | JuneJun Rainy Season sticky, warm and rainy |
JulyJul Rainy Season very wet, heavy rain | AugustAug Rainy Season very wet, heavy rain | SeptemberSep Rainy Season very wet, heavy rain | OctoberOct End of Rainy Season better weather | NovemberNov Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Chiang Mai | DecemberDec Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Chiang Mai |
Best Time to Visit the Regions
Find the best time to visit the regions (Chiang Mai) in the following overview.| Location | Best Time to Travel |
|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | January, February, March, November, and December |
| Chiang Rai | January, February, March, November, and December |
Climate Charts Chiang Mai
In the following, you will find climate charts for the regions.
Furthermore, there are some charts you can use for quick comparison of climate between the regions.
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Tables Chiang Mai
In the following, you will find some climate tables for Chiang Mai, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, and Hours of Sunshine.Show climate table for
Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Chiang Mai
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 29° | 32° | 35° | 36° | 34° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° |
| Night Temperature | 14° | 15° | 18° | 22° | 23° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 19° | 15° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.28 | 0.2 | 0.51 | 1.97 | 6.22 | 5.2 | 6.34 | 9.29 | 8.98 | 4.8 | 2.09 | 0.79 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Chiang Mai is 26 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: April (29 °C)
Coldest month: January (21.3 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 46.65 inch on 91 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
Rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): August, and September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 18.27 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Chiang Mai.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, February is the sunniest month with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.5 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine in Chiang Rai (Chiang Mai)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | 28° | 31° | 34° | 35° | 33° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 26° |
| Night Temperature | 12° | 13° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 17° | 13° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 0.47 | 0.31 | 0.75 | 3.54 | 8.03 | 8.31 | 12.13 | 15.16 | 10.55 | 5.59 | 2.4 | 0.98 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature in Chiang Rai is 24.6 °C.Warmest month: May (27.6 °C)
Coldest month: December (19.6 °C)
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 68.23 inch on 114 rainy daysRainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation): May, June, July, August, and September
Overall precipitation in the rainy season: 54.17 in
You cannot expect snow in any month in Chiang Rai.
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, February is the sunniest month with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 7.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Chiang Mai: Elephant Care at Elephant Retirement Park
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Learning about and observing rescued elephants at a sanctuary. Observe elephants respectfully in quaint surroundings, and enjoy a delicious vegetarian Thai buffet lunch.
Chiang Mai: Small Group Ethical Elephant Sanctuary Tour
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Interact with elephants up close in a national park at Lanna Kingdom Elephant Sanctuary in Chiang Mai. Give the elephants a bath and learn all about the program to protect rescued elephants.
From Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Full-Day Tour
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Visit Thailand’s highest point at Doi Inthanon National Park, above the mountains of Chiang Mai. Find tranquility at the beautiful cascades of the Sirithan and Wachiratharn waterfalls, and explore the Karen Tribe community at Sobhad Village.
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More attractions
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples Group/Private Tour | From Chiang Mai: White Temple & Golden Triangle Day Trip | Chiang Mai: Authentic Thai Cooking Class and Farm Visit | Chiang Mai: Waterfall, Elephant Sanctuary and Bamboo Rafting | 4-Hour Doi Suthep & Hmong Hill Tribe Village from Chiang Mai | Chiang Mai: 4-Hour Wat Umong and Doi Suthep Evening Tour | Doi Suthep, Wat Umong & Wat Pha Lat Sunrise Small-Group Tour |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Chiang Mai
clear sky, 17.8 °CClouds: 0 % Wind: 1 mph
Air Pressure: 1011 hPa Humidity: 68 %
Air Pressure: 1011 hPa Humidity: 68 %
Last updated: 7th Feb 2023, 08:08 pm
The next days …
| 8th Feb 2023 | 9th Feb 2023 | 10th Feb 2023 | 11th Feb 2023 | 12th Feb 2023 | 13th Feb 2023 |
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 16 °C to 35 °C |  15 °C to 35 °C |  16 °C to 37 °C |  16 °C to 37 °C | 17 °C to 36 °C | 18 °C to 36 °C |
| 16 °C to 35 °C | 15 °C to 35 °C | 16 °C to 37 °C | 16 °C to 37 °C | 17 °C to 36 °C | 18 °C to 36 °C |
| Clouds: 3 % | Clouds: 53 % | Clouds: 46 % | Clouds: 17 % | Clouds: 6 % | Clouds: 1 % |
| No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation | No Precipitation |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Thailand: Regions
Chiang Mai is part of the holiday destination Thailand. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:
Hottest Month
April: 36 °C
Day Temperature
April: 36 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: 12 °C
Night Temperature in Chiang Rai
January: 12 °CNight Temperature in Chiang Rai
Rainiest Month
August: 15.16 in
Rain in Chiang Rai
August: 15.16 inRain in Chiang Rai
Driest Month
February: 0.2 in
Rain
February: 0.2 inRain
Sunniest Month
February: 9.8 hours/day
Sunshine
February: 9.8 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Chiang Mai: Evening Local Street Food Market Tour
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from 40 $ »
From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle Day Trip
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from 135 $ »
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Small Group Tour
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from 47 $ »
Distances to Chiang Mai
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiang Mai | 5590 mi | 8310 mi | 8040 mi |
| Chiang Rai | 5570 mi | 8240 mi | 7950 mi |
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Chiang Mai: Experiences of our Visitors
Dry hot during the day, at night and in the morning cool.very pleasant!no rain.
Weather Rating: 4 stars – Good
It was pleasantly cool at night, warm during the day but not hot and 95% deep blue sky. The 15° C at night were very pleasant and so close 30° Cm simply great for activities and at night just the pleasant sleep.
Weather Rating: 5 stars – Excellent