Chiang Mai: When to Go

Unless you don't mind almost daily torrential rain, the best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and April, with the other months a virtual monsoonal washout. Festivals occur throughout the year, with the bulk of them between late December and April. These provide a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the colour and spectacle of traditional Thai culture. Chiang Mai is a particularly fun and refreshing spot to experience the wetness of the Songkhran festival.

Weather

Unless you don't mind the almost daily torrential rain of the monsoon, the best time to visit Chiang Mai is between October and April; the other months are a virtual washout. The mildest temperatures are in December and January. Nights in Chiang Mai are regularly cooler than in southern Thailand.

It can be quite hot in Chiang Mai, with the April average temperature 36°C (95°F). Nights are regularly cooler than in southern Thailand.

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