The climate of Chiang Mai
The current climate in Chiang Mai features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 30°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 34°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 16°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Chiang Mai in recent years was 42°C in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 12°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Chiang Mai receives 1208 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Chiang Mai runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Chiang Mai?
The best time to visit Chiang Mai for sunny weather is January, February, June, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chiang Mai. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Chiang Mai
The climate table of Chiang Mai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
Temp. min (°C) | 17 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 26 | 6,6 | 16 | 72 | 185 | 120 | 149 | 203 | 227 | 159 | 29 | 15 |
UV Index | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Chiang Mai
Yearly Temperature in Chiang Mai
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chiang Mai
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chiang Mai
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Chiang Mai
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Average weather in Chiang Mai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chiang Mai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.