Chiang Mai weather
At 3:30 AM local time it was fog and 24°C (74°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Chiang Mai sits 313 m (1,027 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 99%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May, Jul–Sep
About Chiang Mai weather
Is it raining in Chiang Mai right now?
No. It’s fog and 24° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.5 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Chiang Mai this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–32° and lows of 22–23°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Chiang Mai lately?
In the past 7 days, Chiang Mai had 2 rainy days and 15.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Chiang Mai?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Chiang Mai weather by month
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Chiang Mai is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May, Jul–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (76°F) in December to 34°C (93°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Chiang Mai?
August is the wettest month, with about 237 mm (9.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Chiang Mai?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 34°C (93°F) and lows of 20°C (69°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (76°F) and lows of 14°C (56°F).
Does Chiang Mai have a rainy season?
Yes. May, Jul–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Chiang Mai weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months