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Chiang Mai
Visit in February — score 88/100 · avg high 86°F · 2 rainy days
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Monthly Travel Scores
How we scoreScores reflect weather comfort (35%), dry days (35%), daylight hours (15%), crowd levels (10%), and cost (5%) — weighted for typical travelers preferring warm, dry conditions. Customize weights in the interactive tool.January
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Monthly Weather Data
| Month | Score | Avg °F | High °F | Low °F | Rain Days | Precip (mm) | Daylight | Crowds | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82 | 71° | 81° | 62° | 4 | 20 | 11.0h | High | Average |
| February | 88 | 75° | 86° | 64° | 2 | 28 | 11.4h | High | Average |
| March | 86 | 81° | 93° | 70° | 2 | 9 | 11.9h | High | Above avg |
| April | 73 | 84° | 96° | 74° | 8 | 59 | 12.4h | High | Average |
| May | 47 | 83° | 92° | 76° | 19 | 200 | 12.9h | Moderate | Below avg |
| June | 49 | 81° | 88° | 75° | 28 | 240 | 13.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| July | 48 | 80° | 86° | 75° | 28 | 353 | 13.0h | Moderate | Below avg |
| August | 47 | 79° | 85° | 74° | 29 | 399 | 12.6h | Moderate | Below avg |
| September | 48 | 79° | 85° | 74° | 27 | 336 | 12.1h | Moderate | Below avg |
| October | 47 | 78° | 85° | 72° | 20 | 173 | 11.6h | Moderate | Average |
| November | 70 | 75° | 83° | 68° | 11 | 68 | 11.1h | Moderate | Average |
| December | 79 | 72° | 81° | 64° | 5 | 24 | 10.9h | High | Above avg |
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
- Score
- 69/100
- High
- 94°F
- Low
- 73°F
- Rain days
- 10/mo
- Crowds
- high
Spring in Chiang Mai (March, April, May) brings average highs of 94°F and lows of 73°F, with about 10 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 69/100, with March being the strongest month of the season at 86/100.
Summer
- Score
- 48/100
- High
- 86°F
- Low
- 75°F
- Rain days
- 28/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Summer in Chiang Mai (June, July, August) brings average highs of 86°F and lows of 75°F, with about 28 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and budget-friendly accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 48/100, with June being the strongest month of the season at 49/100.
Fall
- Score
- 55/100
- High
- 84°F
- Low
- 71°F
- Rain days
- 19/mo
- Crowds
- moderate
Fall in Chiang Mai (September, October, November) brings average highs of 84°F and lows of 71°F, with about 19 rainy days per month. Expect moderate tourist crowds and average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 55/100, with November being the strongest month of the season at 70/100.
Winter
- Score
- 83/100
- High
- 83°F
- Low
- 63°F
- Rain days
- 4/mo
- Crowds
- high
Winter in Chiang Mai (December, January, February) brings average highs of 83°F and lows of 63°F, with about 4 rainy days per month. Expect high tourist crowds and above average accommodation rates. The overall travel score averages 83/100, with February being the strongest month of the season at 88/100.
Crowd and cost data estimated from regional travel patterns for this destination.
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