What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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 |
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| 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.
- Average yearly temperature: 34°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1208 mm per year, averaging 101 mm per month
- Driest months: 6,6 mm in February, 15 mm in December and 16 mm in March
- Wettest months: 227 mm in September, 203 mm in August and 185 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Chiang Mai
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chiang Mai
This graph shows how much rainfall Chiang Mai, Thailand, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chiang Mai
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Chiang Mai
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chiang Mai
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chiang Mai, Thailand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chiang Mai by Month
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