Chiang Mai
A moated old city of temples with gold that still catches the evening light, an elephant sanctuary run for the animals' benefit rather than the tourists', and a lantern festival each November that fills the sky over the river.
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F). Local time there is 03:13 (UTC+7).
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The year at a glance
January · high 28°C · rain 17mm · 11.1h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C82°F | 17mm0.7in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| February | 31°C87°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.5h11.5h | in the recommended window |
| March | 35°C94°F | 12mm0.5in | 12.0h12.0h | |
| April | 36°C96°F | 80mm3.1in | 12.5h12.5h | |
| May | 35°C94°F | 193mm7.6in | 13.0h13.0h | |
| June | 33°C91°F | 206mm8.1in | 13.3h13.3h | |
| July | 31°C88°F | 301mm11.9in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| August | 30°C86°F | 418mm16.5in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| September | 30°C85°F | 403mm15.9in | 12.2h12.2h | |
| October | 29°C85°F | 174mm6.9in | 11.7h11.7h | |
| November | 29°C85°F | 56mm2.2in | 11.2h11.2h | in the recommended window |
| December | 27°C81°F | 18mm0.7in | 11.0h11.0h | in the recommended window |
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When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is Nov–Feb, when typical daytime highs reach about 29°C (83°F).
How warm does Chiang Mai get?
Typical daytime highs in Chiang Mai are Mar–May 35°C (95°F), Jun–Aug 31°C (88°F), Sep–Nov 29°C (85°F), Dec–Feb 29°C (83°F).
Is Chiang Mai expensive?
On the ground, Chiang Mai is cheap.
What sort of trip is Chiang Mai good for?
Chiang Mai is good for history and culture, food and drink, nature and scenery, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Chiang Mai?
The wettest month in Chiang Mai is August at 418mm (16.5in), the driest March at 12mm (0.5in), with a monthly average of 159mm (6.3in).
What plug do I need for Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai uses type A, B, C, F sockets at 220 V.
