Chiang Mai · WinterMonth summary
Chiang Mai weather in February
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
64°F – 86°F
🌧 Rainy days
6% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chiang Mai in February?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 10.7h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°F.
Our take: Chiang Mai in February: 86°F and 10.7h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Chiang Mai in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in February
Even in winter, Chiang Mai enjoys 30°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain is virtually absent (6% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 63°F | 82°F | 13% | 0.0in | 10.3h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ February | 64°F | 86°F | 6% | 0.0in | 10.7h | 8.6/10 |
| ☀️ March | 70°F | 93°F | 6% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 April | 75°F | 97°F | 22% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 75°F | 91°F | 60% | 0.3in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 75°F | 88°F | 87% | 0.3in | 9.7h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 75°F | 86°F | 90% | 0.5in | 8.4h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 75°F | 86°F | 96% | 0.5in | 8.2h | 5.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 73°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.4in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 72°F | 86°F | 59% | 0.2in | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 70°F | 84°F | 30% | 0.1in | 10.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ December | 64°F | 82°F | 10% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 9.0/10 |
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 February, Chiang Mai averages 86°F, 6% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.6/10.
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Comparison
February vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chiang Mai in February
Is February a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
February is an excellent time to visit Chiang Mai (score 8.6/10). With 86°F, 10.7h of sunshine and 6% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Chiang Mai in February?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 10.7h/day.
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