Thailand (Chiang Mai)
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Thailand (Chiang Mai) – What you should know
Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has a trimonsoonal climate: cool dry season (November to February), hot dry season (March to May) and warm rainy season (June to October). The best travel time is the cool dry season from November to February: temperatures of 20–30°C, clear mountain air and the culturally richest time of year.
March and April are Chiang Mai's problem months: farmers burn fields, which fills the air with smog and severely limits views of the surrounding mountains. Those with asthma should avoid this period. From May, rain sets in and cleans the air. The Loi Krathong Lantern Festival in November and Songkran (water festival) in April are the cultural highlights of the year.
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MAXMax Temp | 30° | 34° | 36° | 37° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 30° |
MINMin Temp | 17° | 18° | 21° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
☀️Sunshine | 8h | 10h | 10h | 9h | 8h | 5h | 4h | 4h | 5h | 6h | 7h | 7h |
🌧Rain Days | 1d15mm | 1d7mm | 2d15mm | 4d64mm | 11d173mm | 11d127mm | 12d143mm | 16d216mm | 14d244mm | 10d148mm | 3d33mm | 1d11mm |
Best travel time
The best time to visit Thailand (Chiang Mai) is January, February, March, November, and December. In summer, temperatures rise to 37°C; in winter they can drop to 17°C. Rainfall is very low during the best travel period (15 mm), making Thailand (Chiang Mai) an ideal destination.
Travel Tips
In March, April, and May, temperatures can exceed 34°C — during physical activity or with children, it's best to stick to morning and evening hours.
April offers great weather in Thailand (Chiang Mai) with fewer tourists and lower prices — ideal for those who want to avoid the peak season crowds.
Events & Festivals
November
- Loi Krathong & Yi PengVollmondnacht im November (variabel)
Beim Yi-Peng-Fest steigen Tausende Laternen (Khom Loi) in den Nachthimmel — gleichzeitig mit Loi Krathong, bei dem Kerzenkränze auf dem Mae-Ping-Fluss treiben. Chiang Mai gilt als spektakulärster Ort für dieses Fest in ganz Thailand.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is the best time to visit Thailand (Chiang Mai)?
- The best time to visit Thailand (Chiang Mai) is January, February, March, November, and December. These months offer the most favourable combination of sunshine, temperatures, and low rainfall.
- How warm does it get in Thailand (Chiang Mai)?
- In summer, temperatures in Thailand (Chiang Mai) can reach up to 37°C. In winter, they may drop to 17°C.
- How much rain does Thailand (Chiang Mai) get?
- Thailand (Chiang Mai) has a relatively even rainfall pattern with an average of 7 rain days per month. The driest months are January, February, March, November, and December.
Best Travel Time by Vacation Type
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Beach Holiday
Warm, sunny, little rain
JanFebDec
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City Trip
Pleasantly mild, not too hot
JanNovDec
