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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.2°C | 16.3°C | 23 mm | 3 | 10.2 h | 7.7 km/h | – |
| Feb | 30.3°C | 17.9°C | 20.4 mm | 1 | 10.8 h | 9 km/h | – |
| Mar | 34.3°C | 21.2°C | 10.2 mm | 2 | 10.9 h | 10.1 km/h | – |
| Apr | 35.2°C | 23.6°C | 55.7 mm | 7 | 11.1 h | 11 km/h | – |
| May | 33.8°C | 24.8°C | 152 mm | 16 | 10.7 h | 10.4 km/h | – |
| Jun | 31.3°C | 24.2°C | 199.5 mm | 23 | 9.2 h | 10.1 km/h | – |
| Jul | 29.9°C | 23.8°C | 307.6 mm | 27 | 7.7 h | 8.6 km/h | – |
| Aug | 29.2°C | 23.6°C | 370.6 mm | 29 | 7.3 h | 8.2 km/h | – |
| Sep | 29.5°C | 23.3°C | 299.6 mm | 25 | 8.7 h | 7.5 km/h | – |
| Oct | 29.1°C | 22.2°C | 152.1 mm | 17 | 9.7 h | 7.4 km/h | – |
| Nov | 28.9°C | 20.3°C | 50.2 mm | 8 | 10.1 h | 7.3 km/h | – |
| Dec | 27.4°C | 17.5°C | 23.3 mm | 3 | 10.1 h | 7.7 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai (Thailand) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 26 °C. Daytime highs average 31 °C, while nights cool to about 22 °C. The destination sees roughly 1664 mm of rainfall per year and 9.7 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: April is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (April, up to 35.2 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 16.3 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in August (29 rainy days), driest month is February (1).
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Frequently asked questions about Chiang Mai
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
The best time to visit Chiang Mai: November to January – best in January (avg. 21.8 °C, 3 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Chiang Mai?
The warmest month is April with an average of 29.4 °C and daytime highs around 35.2 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 21.8 °C and night-time lows around 16.3 °C.
How many rainy days does Chiang Mai have?
August has the most rainy days with 29 rainy days. The driest month is February with 1 rainy day.