Chiang Mai · Thailand
February
Still beautiful — 8mm rain, sunny days — but agricultural burning begins to tinge the horizon.
Strong option
#5 of 12 months
There are better months for Chiang Mai — see the full ranking below.
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High
31.5°C
Low
15°C
Rain
8mm
Sun
9hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How February scores in Chiang Mai
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in February
- ↑8mm of rain: reliably dry for trekking to hill tribe villages and waterfalls north of the city
- ↑Flower Festival (early February) transforms the old city moat area with elaborate floral displays
- ↑Temperatures still comfortable at 31°C — cooler than Bangkok and far less humid
What you sacrifice
- ↓Agricultural burning season begins in earnest — air quality starts to deteriorate on windless days
- ↓Tourist peak continues: prices remain high and top guesthouses require booking well in advance
- ↓Haze on the horizon is visible — mountain views less sharp than January
How February compares to November (best month)
| Factor | February | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 10 |
| Value | 4 | 5 |
| Crowds | 3 | 5 |
February in other destinations
Lisbon (14.3°C)Barcelona (14°C)Tokyo (10.4°C)Bali (30.1°C)Santorini (13.2°C)Paris (8°C)New York (4.5°C)Marrakech (19.1°C)Amsterdam (6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (11.9°C)Bangkok (33°C)Istanbul (8.6°C)Vienna (4.9°C)Seoul (4°C)Dubrovnik (11.1°C)Rio de Janeiro (31°C)Kyoto (10.1°C)Phuket (32.1°C)Cape Town (26.9°C)Prague (4°C)Amalfi Coast (13°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (31°C)London (9°C)Sydney (26°C)Iceland (3°C)Tulum (29°C)Dubai (26°C)Singapore (31°C)Hoi An (26°C)Miami (24.8°C)Florence (11.4°C)Queenstown (22.2°C)Madrid (11.2°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Chiang Mai, not across destinations. Methodology →