Month guide · Chiang Mai · Thailand
Chiang Mai in February
What February is really like in Chiang Mai: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Michael Jenselius from Chiang Mai, Thailand, CC BY 2.0
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Chiang Mai. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.5 hours of daylight. Warm and dry; the flower festival brings parades, though haze from burning may begin late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 4th-warmest month in Chiang Mai: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 28 days. Compared with January (29°C (84°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:52
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:24
- Daylight
- About 11.5 hours
Late rains (September–October). Heavy showers in September give way to drier, greener days in October before the high season.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Chiang Mai Flower Festival — floral floats and displays (usually the first weekend of February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Mae Rim
Huay Tung Tao Lake
A reservoir at the foot of the mountains about 12 km north-west of the city, ringed by bamboo huts where you can order grilled fish and som tam and spend the afternoon by the water.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- Food
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Religious site · Old City
Wat Phra Singh
Look closely at the Viharn Lai Kham murals, which show local dress and daily life; dress modestly as monks study here.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Art
Religious site · Old City
Wat Chedi Luang
The great brick chedi at the centre of the old city was partly destroyed by an earthquake in the 16th century and now stands as a massive ruin with elephant sculptures on its base.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
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Religious site · Old City
Wat Chiang Man
It is in the quieter north-east corner of the old city and is rarely crowded in the morning.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 15°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
It is one of the best months to visit Chiang Mai. Warm and dry; the flower festival brings parades, though haze from burning may begin late in the month.
+How warm is Chiang Mai in February?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Chiang Mai in February?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.