Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai for a City Trip | Weather by Month

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City Trips Potential

75/100

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Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, December

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21°C – 28°C

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Planning a city trip to Chiang Mai?

The best time to visit Chiang Mai for a city trip is January, December, February, when you’ll get the best balance of weather, atmosphere, and activities. If you're planning your visit during this period, it’s worth exploring the best areas to stay and things to do in advance.

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City Trips conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Chiang Mai

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	75Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	29°	8	2.7	74%	dry
February	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	23°	31°	4	1.4	64%	dry
March	52Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	34°	18	2.8	55%	dry
April	42Poor Warm temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	28°	35°	59	6.8	58%	shoulder
May	27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	27°	33°	169	16.3	73%	wet
June	32Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 70Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	26°	31°	136	19.1	80%	shoulder
July	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 40Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	156	21.3	81%	wet
August	35Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	214	23.2	83%	wet
September	34Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	26°	30°	213	19.2	83%	wet
October	46Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	30°	118	12.4	83%	shoulder
November	65Suboptimal Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	24°	30°	46	6	80%	dry
December	75Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	28°	12	2.4	78%	dry