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°C88°F / 24°C75°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 22
- Crowds
- Medium
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Thailand overall
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.
Weather in August
- Chiang MaiHighs around 31 °C, lows around 24 °C, rain on about 22 daysHighs around 88 °F, lows around 75 °F, 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- Medium
- Prices · Thailand overall
- Medium
Thailand overall: Same pattern as July: Samui, Phangan and Tao are the dry choice.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast