Chiang Mai · Thailand
July
Wettest stretch begins — European summer brings some tourists back, but Chiang Mai stays quiet.
Strong option
#9 of 12 months
There are better months for Chiang Mai — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
31.5°C
Low
21°C
Rain
155mm
Sun
5.8hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How July scores in Chiang Mai
Weather
Average
Value
Outstanding
Crowds
Excellent
Events
Average
Atmosphere
Good
What you gain in July
- ↑Asahna Bucha (Buddhist holiday) brings candlelit ceremonies to every temple — authentic and moving
- ↑Night Bazaar and food scene fully operational regardless of rain: eat and shop brilliantly cheaply
- ↑Cooler than the March–April heat wave by 4°C — actually comfortable indoors and in the evenings
What you sacrifice
- ↓155mm of rain: the heaviest month so far — sustained downpours rather than just afternoon showers
- ↓Outdoor elephant sanctuaries operate reduced hours during heavy rain periods
- ↓Grey skies dominate photography; the surrounding mountains often lost in cloud
How July compares to November (best month)
| Factor | July | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 4 | 10 |
| Value | 9 | 5 |
| Crowds | 8 | 5 |
July in other destinations
Lisbon (25.9°C)Barcelona (28.4°C)Tokyo (30.5°C)Bali (29.8°C)Santorini (25.7°C)Paris (23.5°C)New York (28.5°C)Marrakech (36.3°C)Amsterdam (21.6°C)Maldives (30.2°C)Rome (30.2°C)Bangkok (31.8°C)Istanbul (27.9°C)Vienna (25.6°C)Seoul (28.6°C)Dubrovnik (28.3°C)Rio de Janeiro (25.1°C)Kyoto (31.8°C)Phuket (31.5°C)Cape Town (16.8°C)Prague (26°C)Amalfi Coast (31°C)Mexico City (23°C)Medellín (29°C)Fiji (26°C)London (24°C)Sydney (16°C)Iceland (14°C)Tulum (32°C)Dubai (42°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (34°C)Miami (33.3°C)Florence (32.2°C)Queenstown (7.5°C)Madrid (32.8°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Chiang Mai, not across destinations. Methodology →