When to go · Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai in August

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Jan (cooler and dry)). Across Thailand: Same pattern as July: Samui, Phangan and Tao are the dry choice.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 22
Crowds: Medium; Thailand overall
Prices: Medium; Thailand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedThailand month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Jan (cooler and dry)). Across Thailand: Same pattern as July: Samui, Phangan and Tao are the dry choice.

August is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Chiang MaiHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 22 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 22 days
North, Thailand · Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pairainy
Cool nights Dec–Jan; the burning season (Feb–Apr) puts air quality among the worst in Asia — check AQI before booking.

Thailand overall: Same pattern as July: Samui, Phangan and Tao are the dry choice.

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

First month

Second month

August: Outside the best window (Nov–Jan (cooler and dry)). Across Thailand: Same pattern as July: Samui, Phangan and Tao are the dry choice.

January: Inside Chiang Mai's best window: Nov–Jan (cooler and dry).

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