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Chiang Mai weather
in April

April is a difficult time — December offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 18.79°N 98.98°E
97°FMax temperature
22%Rainy days
11.1hSunshine / day

Chiang Mai weather in April

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
75°F – 97°F
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.0/10)

Should you visit Chiang Mai in April?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 36°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 22%
🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 97°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.1h/d

Our take: April is an average time for Chiang Mai. December (9.0/10) is clearly preferable.

Chiang Mai in April by trip type

What to expect in April

Spring marks the start of the good season in Chiang Mai. Temperatures rise (36°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Chiang Mai

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
☀️ January63°F82°F13%0.0in10.3h8.9/10
☀️ February64°F86°F6%0.0in10.7h8.6/10
☀️ March70°F93°F6%0.0in11.0h7.5/10
🥵 April75°F97°F22%0.1in11.1h6.9/10
⛅ May75°F91°F60%0.3in11.3h7.0/10
🌧️ June75°F88°F87%0.3in9.7h6.4/10
🌧️ July75°F86°F90%0.5in8.4h6.0/10
🌧️ August75°F86°F96%0.5in8.2h5.4/10
🌧️ September73°F86°F86%0.4in9.6h7.0/10
🌤️ October72°F86°F59%0.2in10.4h7.2/10
🌤️ November70°F84°F30%0.1in10.2h8.1/10
☀️ December64°F82°F10%0.0in10.1h9.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Chiang Mai averages 97°F, 22% rainy days and 11.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

April vs December (best month)

The best month is December (score 9.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Chiang Mai in April

Is April a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
April is an acceptable time for Chiang Mai (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (9.0/10) if possible.
What to do in Chiang Mai in April?
With 97°F max and 11.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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