Best Time to Visit Chiang Mai: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Chiang Mai: December, January.
- Best months for Chiang Mai: December, January.
- Peak season is April, May, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, September, July.
- The least pleasant month is July (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 15°C | 7 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 33°C | 16°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 35°C | 20°C | 12 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.0 |
| April | 37°C | 24°C | 27 mm | 4 | – | – | 6.3 |
| May | 35°C | 25°C | 100 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.5 |
| June | 33°C | 25°C | 121 mm | 19 | – | – | 5.2 |
| July | 32°C | 25°C | 176 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.2 |
| August | 31°C | 24°C | 236 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.5 |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 226 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.4 |
| October | 31°C | 22°C | 112 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.3 |
| November | 30°C | 19°C | 21 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.2 |
| December | 29°C | 15°C | 9 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
The best months are December, January.
When is the rainy season in Chiang Mai?
The wettest months are August, September, July.