Weather– Chiang Mai has delightful weather conditions during January. The sky stays clear. The temperature starts to drop as soon as the sunsets. Some nights the temperature can go down to even 12 degrees Celsius. During the day the temperature usually stays between 25 degrees to 30 degrees Celsius. Carry light fleece jackets and woolen socks for your evening outings.

Why Visit– January has the perfect weather for exploring the city. It is also the time for Bo Sang Umbrella Festival and Cherry Blossoms viewing.

Weather– The weather is similar to January. The temperature during the day time remains around 28 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius. Nights can get cold and the temperature can fall to 15-18 degrees Celsius. Carry sweaters and light jackets with you. Days are bright and sunny with plenty of sunshine and low humidity. February is the last month of the cool season before the weather starts warming up.

Why Visit– Besides the fine weather conditions February is also the time for the famous Chiang Mai Flower Festival.

Weather– March is the starting of the low tourist season. The temperature starts to rise by February. The average temperature during the day usually stays about 30 degrees Celsius. March is also the peak of the Burning Season in the north. The entire city remains foggy. Thai farmers set the forest on fire to plant cash crops and corn. Chiang Mai is surrounded by mountains and hills which traps the smoke in the valley. Farmers set the corn stalks and rice straws from the previous year on fire to prepare for the coming planting season. The smoke can be harmful to young children, elderly people, and anyone who is suffering from Asthma.

Why Visit– Hotel and flight are extremely cheap. Wearing air masks are important whenever out. Book hotel and resorts with room air purifiers.

Weather– One word to describe the weather in April is hot! The average temperature reaches around 39 degrees Celsius. The temperature can even cross 40 degrees Celsius during the day. It is a good time to visit Chiang Mai if you are not afraid of the heat. Wear cotton and light fabric clothes. Make sure you carry water with you during the day whenever out.

Why Visit– Chiang Mai is one of the best places to celebrate Songkran, the Thai New Year. The three days long festival from 13th April to 15th April is celebrated with great enthusiasm in the city. 13th April also happens to be the hottest day of the year. The street water fights bring relief from the scorching heat.

Weather– The weather is similar to April. The temperature is still high. The average temperature during the day remains around 36 degrees Celsius. You can expect a little rain.

Why Visit – The burning season has completely retreat which means clear air. Hotels and flight tickets are almost half of what it is in the peak season.

Weather– Monsoon starts in Chiang Mai by mid-May. It picks up the intensity by June. The first week can still be a bit hot with temperatures around 35 degrees Celsius. The rain showers are hence reliving. It is very rare for it to ruin an entire day. The average temperature during the month stays around 27 degrees to 32 degrees Celsius. Carry your raincoats or ponchos with you.

Why Visit– The temperature fall during the month compared to the scorching summer season. Most hotels and resorts offer a discount on their peak season price. It is a good time to go for water rafting.

Weather– July is similar to June in terms of the weather conditions. The rain can be quite unpredictable. It mostly rains for an hour or 30 minutes. The downpour usually occurs during the afternoon or late at night. Rain brings the temperature down to around 32 degrees Celsius. The air remains humid.

Why Visit– One of the best months for enjoying the less-crowded low-budget vacation.

Weather– July and August are the wettest months of the year. The average temperature falls further to 31 degrees Celsius. It does not rain every day but it is fair to say it rains most days. It can be quite humid.

Why Visit– It is one of the best times to enjoy a quiet and peaceful vacation.

Weather– September is quite similar to other monsoon months. The temperature during the month remains around 22 degrees Celsius to 32 degrees Celsius. Though it would not necessarily rain every day you can expect a fair amount of rainy days. It usually rains for an hour or two during the entire day. The downpour cleans the air and makes the weather cool.

Why Visit– The weather is pleasant. If you are ready to take a chance with the weather then September is the best month to visit and save almost 50% on your travel and accommodation bookings.

Weather– October is the tail-end of the monsoon months. You can expect a few showers here and there that occurs mostly during the night. You can expect a couple of sunny and dry days. The weather mostly remains cool. The temperature down to 21 degrees Celsius.

Why Visit– The rain showers reduce but the weather stays pleasant. You can still avail of discounts on your travel and hotel bookings.

Weather– November is the start of the peak season in Chiang Mai. The temperature remains between 18 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius. Hotels start getting booked hence it is best to make your travel and accommodations booking a couple of months in advance.

Why Visit– Besides pleasant weather, November is also the month for Loy Krathong, the famous Siamese festival.

Weather– One of the busiest months in Chiang Mai. The city remains flooded with tourists. The weather in December is extremely pleasant. The temperature during the month ranges between 15 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius. The sky mostly stays clear as December is one of the dry months in Chiang Mai. Pack some light jackets and long trousers as the evenings can get cool and breezy.

Why Visit– Chiang Mai is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand to celebrate Christmas and New Years’.

Weather– January has a lot of sunshine and very little amount of rainfall. The temperature remains around 28 degrees Celsius and has low humidity.

Why Visit– It is a great time to hit the beaches.

Weather– February is one of the driest months of the year. It remains hot and sunny. The average temperature is slightly higher at around 29 degrees Celsius.

Why Visit– February is a great time to have a beachy island vacation and the best time to receive some tropical tan.

Weather– Temperature starts to rise by March which is an indication of the arrival of summers. March is the least cloudy month of the year. The temperature rises and reaches around 31 degrees Celsius.

Why Visit– March sees the fewer crowd. You can enjoy the beach and sunshine without sharing it with many people.

Weather– One of the hottest months of the year. Rainy days are very rare during April. The average temperature reaches around 32 degrees Celsius and the humidity is also at its peak. The seawater and swimming pool also remains warm. Booking an air-conditioned room during April becomes a must. 

Why Visit– Thailand celebrates Songkran from 13th to 15th April. Songkran is the highlight of the month. The street water-fights will be a welcome relief during the scorching heat you experience in April.

Weather– May receives more rainfall than March and April. The downpour comes as a relief after the scorching heat of April. The downpour reduces the heat and humidity in an initial couple of days. Storms are a beautiful sight of your hotel rooms and resorts. The temperature rises to 33 degrees Celsius. As the rainfall increases, humidity too starts to rise.

Why Visit – Hotel prices are low as compared to the high season. It is a good time for a budget-holiday.

Weather– The average temperature remains around 32 degrees Celsius. Koh Samui remains hot and has ample sunshine. Rain is not unusual in June but rare. Downpour occurs in short bursts. June is one of the most popular months in Koh Samui to plan a wedding.

Why Visit– June does not receive as much crowd as in the peak season. The weather remains fine and the hotel prices remain affordable.

Weather– July is one of the popular and busy months in Koh Samui. The temperature remains as high as 32 degrees Celsius and can fall as low as 22 degrees Celsius. July receives rainfall but not as much as in November. You can expect an occasional tropical storm during the month. Downpour usually occurs in the afternoon. The shower doesn’t last long. But you should come prepared for the rain. However, July has plenty of sunshine for you to enjoy.

Why Visit– July has good weather to enjoy. You will have great opportunities to hit the beaches.

Weather– The temperature remains around 28 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius. Koh Samui does not receive as much rainfall as other parts of Thailand.

Why Visit– The weather remains good as compared to the monsoon months.

Weather– September is part of the shoulder season yet September has one of the gorgeous weather. The weather starts to get cooler. The temperature remains around 24 degrees Celsius to 29 degrees Celsius. You can expect some rainy days but the downpour is mostly light.

Why Visit– The weather stays cool and perfect. September is the last month of the sailing season and one of the best seasons for the sailing enthusiasts to pay a visit.

Weather– Monsoons in Koh Samui starts from mid-October but it is not as intense as in November. In the initial days of the month it might rain once during the entire days or even maybe once in days. The latter part sees more frequent downpour.

Why Visit– It is a good time for low-budget holidays and you can enjoy the island with very little tourist crowd.

Weather– The height of the monsoon season. The average temperature remains around 27 degrees Celsius. Though the rain shower is more intense in November still there are fair chances of sunny days.

Why Visit– The flight and hotel prices are at its lowest. You can avail almost 50% discount on the peak season price. One of the best seasons for surfing in Koh Samui.

Weather– The monsoon starts to retreat and we welcome merry and sunny days. There might be some rain during the initial days. The average temperature remains around 27 degrees Celsius. December is the start of the peak tourist season. Around mid-December, the island starts getting crowded by tourists.

Why Visit– Besides December is the time for Christmas and New Year’s, the fine weather and sunny days also make December one of the best time to visit. It is also a good month for surfers.