Thailand
Things to do in Chiang Mai
Cooking classes, zipline tours and food tours and more, with the best month for each. Chiang Mai is most comfortable for sightseeing in December and January.
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Popular tours in Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai Elephant Sanctuary, Bamboo Rafting and Waterfall TourFrom $55View 
Chiang Mai Temples and Market Tuk Tuk Night TourFrom $32View 
Chiang Rai Temples Day Trip from Chiang MaiFrom $45View
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Chiang Mai month by month
Chiang Mai weather by month
Averages for Chiang Mai, 1991–2020. Highlighted months are the most comfortable for sightseeing.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F (°C) | 86 (30) | 91 (33) | 96 (35) | 98 (37) | 94 (35) | 92 (33) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 90 (32) | 89 (32) | 87 (31) | 85 (29) |
| Low °F (°C) | 60 (16) | 62 (17) | 68 (20) | 74 (23) | 76 (24) | 76 (25) | 76 (24) | 75 (24) | 75 (24) | 73 (23) | 68 (20) | 62 (17) |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 1 |
| Sunset (15th) | 6:07 pm | 6:24 pm | 6:34 pm | 6:41 pm | 6:51 pm | 7:02 pm | 7:05 pm | 6:52 pm | 6:27 pm | 6:02 pm | 5:46 pm | 5:49 pm |
Day trips from Chiang Mai
- Chiang Dao 40 mi
- A cave temple and mountain views north of the city.
- Chiang Rai 94 mi
- The White Temple and the Golden Triangle, three hours away.
- Doi Inthanon National Park 37 mi
- Thailand's highest mountain, with waterfalls and twin pagodas.
- Lampang 47 mi
- Horse-drawn carriages and teak temples.
- Lamphun 49 mi
- One of Thailand's oldest towns, with a revered temple.
Questions
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
For walking around and sightseeing, December and January. April is the warmest month at about 98°F (37°C), and December the coolest at about 85°F (29°C).
What is the rainiest month in Chiang Mai?
August, with about 17 rainy days. Book outdoor tours early in your stay that month, so there's room to move them.