PlanoPlanoNovember through February is the ideal period with cool, dry weather (22-24°C) and the spectacular Yi Peng lantern festival in November. March and April should be avoided due to intense heat and burning season haze.
| Month | Temp | Rain | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest | 22°C | 5mm | Medium | Moderate |
| FebruaryBest | 24°C | 5mm | Medium | Moderate |
| March | 28°C | 15mm | High | Moderate |
| April | 30°C | 50mm | Medium | Moderate |
| May | 28°C | 155mm | Low | Budget |
| June | 27°C | 120mm | Low | Budget |
| July | 27°C | 140mm | Low | Budget |
| August | 26°C | 225mm | Low | Budget |
| September | 27°C | 200mm | Low | Budget |
| October | 26°C | 120mm | Medium | Moderate |
| NovemberBest | 24°C | 40mm | High | Expensive |
| DecemberBest | 22°C | 10mm | High | Expensive |
March and April are the hottest months (28-30°C) with burning season haze from agricultural fires. Air quality can be poor. Songkran water festival in April is unforgettable but hot.
Monsoon rains (May-October) cool temperatures to 26-28°C with lush green surroundings. Morning temple visits are usually dry. The countryside is at its most beautiful with waterfalls flowing.
October's rain tapers off, and November brings the magical Yi Peng lantern festival — thousands of floating lanterns illuminate the night sky. The cool season begins with perfect temperatures.
Cool and dry (22-24°C) with crisp mountain air. The best season for temple-hopping, mountain trekking, and night bazaars. December is the most popular month with the best conditions.
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Plan my Chiang Mai tripNovember through February is peak season, especially around Yi Peng festival and Christmas/New Year. The Old City fills with tourists and prices rise 30-50%.
June through September (monsoon) offers the lowest prices with 30-50% hotel discounts. Morning activities are usually rain-free, and the landscape is lushly green.
November through February provides the best conditions for jungle trekking, Doi Inthanon national park visits, and hill tribe village tours with cool, clear weather.