Weather radar Chiang Mai
Real-time precipitation radar · Chiang Mai · Thailand
Chiang Mai climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Chiang Mai shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 27.8° | 31° | 33.9° | 35.4° | 32.7° | 30.8° | 29.8° | 29.2° | 29.3° | 29° | 28.6° | 27.2° |
| Avg low (°C) | 16.3° | 18.4° | 21.4° | 24.1° | 24.4° | 24.1° | 23.7° | 23.5° | 23° | 21.8° | 19.3° | 16.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 11 | 14 | 39 | 138 | 150 | 225 | 277 | 269 | 132 | 30 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 16 | 5 | 2 |
| Sunshine hours | 305 | 299 | 330 | 323 | 299 | 260 | 230 | 223 | 250 | 287 | 288 | 299 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Chiang Mai
The best time to visit Chiang Mai is typically March. In this month the average high is 33.9°C, precipitation is 14 mm and sunshine duration is 330 hours. The annual average high is 30.4°C, total annual precipitation is 1310 mm (147 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3393 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chiang Mai
How up to date is the weather radar for Chiang Mai?
The weather radar for Chiang Mai is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Chiang Mai?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Chiang Mai: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Chiang Mai?
The thunderstorm potential for Chiang Mai is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Chiang Mai.
What is the climate like in Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai has an annual average high of 30.4°C. The warmest month is April (avg high 35.4°C), the coldest January (avg low 16.3°C). The wettest month is August with 277 mm, the driest February with 11 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1310 mm (147 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3393 hours.
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