In general the best time to visit Chiang Mai is probably January, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are March, April, May, while the coldest months are January, November, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is March, April, May. Average maximum temperatures are up to +99°F in April and it has 13 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is August, September, October with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Chiang Mai in different months
This is the average weather in Chiang Mai for each month based on historic data:
In January, December the weather is great. There are an average of 22 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +61°F to +86°F.
February, March, April, November usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +99°F during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 109 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 219 mm in August.
Climate in Chiang Mai
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Chiang Mai for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+97°F
+100°F
+106°F
+109°F
+109°F
+104°F
+102°F
+100°F
+97°F
+99°F
+99°F
+93°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+86°F
+91°F
+97°F
+99°F
+95°F
+91°F
+90°F
+90°F
+90°F
+88°F
+86°F
+84°F
Minimum Temperature
+50°F
+50°F
+55°F
+66°F
+68°F
+72°F
+72°F
+72°F
+68°F
+59°F
+48°F
+41°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
66
55
50
54
67
73
75
78
79
77
73
70
Rain, mm
8
4
10
34
138
146
168
219
190
114
25
11
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
Sunny Days
22
23
23
13
2
0
0
0
0
4
12
18
Cloud Days
6
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
4
9
9
Rainy Days
3
2
3
6
13
20
23
22
16
15
8
4
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Chiang Mai during the whole year:
The hottest month in Chiang Mai is April with average maximum temperature going up to +99°F. The coldest month is December with the lowest temperatures of +63°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Chiang Mai looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Chiang Mai is September with average humidity going up to 79%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 50%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Chiang Mai during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is February with approximately 23 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 4 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is August with approximately 22 rainy days and 219 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chiang Mai:
What is the hottest month in Chiang Mai?
The hottest month in Chiang Mai is April with average maximum temperature of +99°F.
What is the coldest month in Chiang Mai?
The coldest month in Chiang Mai is December with minimum temperatures of +63°F.
Is Chiang Mai worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Chiang Mai usually has great weather. The best month is probably April with +99°F and 13 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Chiang Mai?
if you're looking to visit Chiang Mai when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for August, September, July. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 4 mm of rain.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chiang Mai, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.