Chiang Mai weather, based on the diagram above, shows that just about any time is a good time to visit. The weather chart above gathers data from 21 past years. If you want clear skies and cool weather, your best bet is to visit it in the cooler months, which are between mid-November till mid-February. While Chiang Mai is cool, the hills farther north of Chiang Mai gets even cooler. Having said that, the months of March till May can get pretty hot and dry.
The month of December is a peak period in Chiang Mai. If you want to come during that time, make sure you book everything well in advance.
After February, the weather becomes hot and dry. The monsoon rain starts to appear from end May till early October. During this period, you can expect on-and-off wet weather and overcast skies. Bring along an umbrella. Beware of September, when torrential rains cause some streets in Chiang Mai to be flooded.
If there isn't rain, it is very hot in the afternoons, any time of the year. If you plan to explore the city, be sure to prepare bottled water, sun-block lotion, sun glasses and a hat. Otherwise, the blazing sun can quickly sap your energy.
Hotel Room Price Checker
Before booking a hotel room, make sure you are getting the lowest price for it. Different hotel booking websites offers the same room at different prices. If you stick with one site all the time, you could be paying more for the same room. Now why pay more?
The form below is a Research Engine. It doesn't take bookings. Instead it lets you find the hotel booking website that offers the room you want at the lowest price. You can see and compare what different sites are offering, and then click to choose the one with the best price. Do this, and you're guaranteed to save a whole lot of money on your room reservations!
If you're flying somewhere, use our Flight Checker to compare the rates from different airlines. To use it, enter where you will be flying from, where you will be flying to, your departure date and return date. Select the number of passengers, and then click search.
Our engine will return you a list of possible flights that you can take. You can compare the fare of different airlines for your trip. Click on your selected airline, and we transfer you to the airline website.
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