Our verdict
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is January-April
In the summer months, temperatures tend to get to a maximum of around 42℃ (108℉). In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of 14℃ (58℉).
The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Chiang Mai are usually in May, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. To stay dry, avoid travelling to Chiang Mai in August – It’s the wettest month of the year.
Keep reading to learn more about the best times to go to Chiang Mai, including detailed weather information and tools to help you find and book great deals on your travel.
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Chiang Mai seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Chiang Mai as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Chiang Mai is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Chiang Mai
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Chiang Mai for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Chiang Mai climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Chiang Mai for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Chiang Mai in January
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 64%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 7mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Chiang Mai in February
- Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average humidity: 45%
- Average sunny days: 27 days
- Average rainfall: 0mm (0") over 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Chiang Mai in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average humidity: 39%
- Average sunny days: 26 days
- Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in March, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.
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Chiang Mai in April
- Average temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average high temperature: 39℃ (102℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 43%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Chiang Mai in May
- Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 61%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 51mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.
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Chiang Mai in June
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (90℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 44mm (2") over 20 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Chiang Mai in July
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 71mm (3") over 22 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Chiang Mai in August
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 93mm (4") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Chiang Mai in September
- Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 50mm (2") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
Chiang Mai in October
- Average temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays pretty warm most of the time.
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Chiang Mai in November
- Average temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 14mm (1") over 5 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Chiang Mai in December
- Average temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (59℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 25 days
- Average rainfall: 10mm (0") over 4 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Chiang Mai in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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