Chiang Mai
Thailand
Local time17:51
Sunrise06:21
Sunset17:53
Elevation310 m
Weather
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C)
Cool
Mild
Warm
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
Warmest month
37°
April
Coldest month
16°
January
Wettest month
223mm
August
Rain per year
1,139mm
Rainy days per year
92
Sunshine hours per year
2,435
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Sunshine hours | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0 °C | 15.7 °C | 11 mm | 1.0 | 258 | 11.1 h |
| February | 32.9 °C | 16.8 °C | 10 mm | 0.7 | 252 | 11.5 h |
| March | 35.4 °C | 20.1 °C | 20 mm | 2.1 | 268 | 12.0 h |
| April | 36.7 °C | 23.4 °C | 54 mm | 4.7 | 253 | 12.6 h |
| May | 34.7 °C | 24.2 °C | 168 mm | 12.0 | 216 | 13.0 h |
| June | 33.2 °C | 24.5 °C | 118 mm | 11.6 | 146 | 13.3 h |
| July | 32.1 °C | 24.3 °C | 149 mm | 14.4 | 115 | 13.2 h |
| August | 31.6 °C | 24.0 °C | 223 mm | 17.1 | 111 | 12.8 h |
| September | 32.0 °C | 23.7 °C | 207 mm | 14.7 | 153 | 12.3 h |
| October | 31.7 °C | 22.6 °C | 124 mm | 9.1 | 196 | 11.7 h |
| November | 30.8 °C | 19.9 °C | 41 mm | 3.0 | 229 | 11.3 h |
| December | 29.2 °C | 16.9 °C | 14 mm | 1.2 | 238 | 11.0 h |
Plan your trip to Chiang Mai
Tours in Chiang Mai
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to pack
What to wear in Chiang Mai
Day30 °C
Night16 °C
Rain11 mm
January in Chiang Mai: warm, with highs of 30 °C and lows of 16 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 14 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night17 °C
Rain10 mm
February in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 16 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night20 °C
Rain20 mm
March in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 20 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 15 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day37 °C
Night23 °C
Rain54 mm
April in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 37 °C and lows of 23 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
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Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- There are about 13 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day35 °C
Night24 °C
Rain168 mm
May in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 35 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
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Accessory Sunglasses
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Accessory Sunscreen
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Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 168 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day33 °C
Night25 °C
Rain118 mm
June in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 33 °C and lows of 25 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 118 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain149 mm
July in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 149 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain223 mm
August in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 223 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night24 °C
Rain207 mm
September in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 24 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
-
Jacket Light windbreaker
-
Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 207 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day32 °C
Night23 °C
Rain124 mm
October in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 32 °C and lows of 23 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Jacket Light windbreaker
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Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
-
Accessory Folding umbrella
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer.
- It is one of the wettest months, with 124 mm. Bring something waterproof.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day31 °C
Night20 °C
Rain41 mm
November in Chiang Mai: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 20 °C. Light clothes are enough.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.
Day29 °C
Night17 °C
Rain14 mm
December in Chiang Mai: warm, with highs of 29 °C and lows of 17 °C. Dress in layers.
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Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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Shoes Sandals or light sneakers
-
Accessory Sunglasses
-
Accessory Sunscreen
-
Accessory Cap or hat
No need for warm layer or jacket.
- There are about 12 °C between midday and dawn. Wear layers you can take off.
- It rarely rains this month. You can leave the umbrella at home.
Near Chiang Mai
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Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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Bangkok
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October: 33° / 25°
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October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
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October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
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October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
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October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
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October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
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October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
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October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
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October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
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October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
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October: 24° / 15°