When to go · Chiang Dao

Chiang Dao in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, clear mountain views)). Across Thailand: Heat plus first rains; Andaman seas turn rough; the Gulf islands are the pick.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 13
Crowds: Low; Thailand overall
Prices: Low; Thailand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedThailand month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, clear mountain views)). Across Thailand: Heat plus first rains; Andaman seas turn rough; the Gulf islands are the pick.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

Chiang DaoHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Thailand overall: Low
Prices · Thailand overall: Low

Thailand overall: Heat plus first rains; Andaman seas turn rough; the Gulf islands are the pick.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chiang Dao, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
May: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
May: 13
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (cool, clear mountain views)). Across Thailand: Heat plus first rains; Andaman seas turn rough; the Gulf islands are the pick.

January: Inside Chiang Dao's best window: Nov–Feb (cool, clear mountain views).

Chiang Dao: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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