Chiang Mai Weather Forecast
Chiang Mai weather: 83°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Chiang Mai is a city in Thailand. Chiang Mai is known for Temples, night markets and mountains. It has a population of about 127.000.
Right now it is 83°F (28°C) in Chiang Mai with mainly clear. It feels like 92°F. Today runs from 76°F to 90°F. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is January, February, March and December. The climate is tropical. May, June and September tend to be the least comfortable months. April is the warmest month with average highs near 98°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 62°F.
Nearby highlights include Mekong River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly warmer than average for October. The forecast high of 90°F is 4.1°F above the 86°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Chiang Mai today at 9.4/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Chiang Mai right now
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 5:02 AM, Oct 27 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Chiang Mai
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 26 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 90° / 76° | 90% · 0,2 in | 6 mph | 8 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 85° / 73° | 69% · 0,2 in | 3 mph | 8 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 71° | 56% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 87° / 72° | 22% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 73° | 41% · 0,1 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 87° / 71° | 25% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 88° / 74° | 12% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 88° / 73° | 57% · 0,2 in | 8 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 72° | 39% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 7 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 87° / 72° | 21% · 0,0 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 85° / 73° | 31% · 0,1 in | 2 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 83° / 71° | 53% · 0,2 in | 2 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 71° | 49% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Nov 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 85° / 71° | 45% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Nov 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 86° / 71° | 62% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 10 | 🌧️ Showers | 71° / 69° | 70% · 1,9 in | 3 mph | 1 |
Climate in Chiang Mai month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81° | 62° | 0,3 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 87° | 65° | 0,8 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 92° | 69° | 0,5 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 98° | 76° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 92° | 76° | 12,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 88° | 75° | 11,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 86° | 75° | 18,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| August | 86° | 75° | 19,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 86° | 74° | 10,3 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 86° | 72° | 7,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 83° | 68° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 82° | 65° | 1,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Tropical. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Chiang Mai
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Air quality and pollen in Chiang Mai
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Chiang Mai
Go in January, February, March and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: May, June and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai is a city in Thailand. Its coordinates are 18.7883, 98.9853. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai right now?
It is currently 83°F (28°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 73% and wind is 1 mph.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
January, February, March and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Chiang Mai, which has a tropical climate. May, June and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Chiang Mai in?
Chiang Mai observes Asia/Bangkok (UTC+07:00). The local time is 5:02 AM.
How many people live in Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai has a population of approximately 127.000.
What are the top things to do in Chiang Mai?
Popular options include Mekong River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-world) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 27, 2026 at 5:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
