Chiang Mai by season
Chiang Mai month by month — the cool, hot and green seasons, the burning-season smoke haze, Songkran in April, Yi Peng in November and the best months to visit.
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Best time to visit Chiang Mai: month-by-month
When to visit Chiang Mai: cool-season peak (Nov-Feb), the honest burning-season warning (Feb-Apr), hot season and green rainy season.
Chiang Mai burning season: an honest guide
Chiang Mai's burning season, honestly explained: what causes the smoke haze, how bad air quality gets, which weeks are worst, and how to plan around it.
Chiang Mai in cool season: the November-February window
Chiang Mai's cool season explained: why November-February is peak season, what the weather really feels like, festival dates, crowds, and how to book
Chiang Mai in rainy season: what to expect (June-October)
What Chiang Mai is really like in rainy season: rainfall patterns by month, lush scenery, lower prices, fewer crowds, and honest advice on what still
Chiang Mai weather by month: temperature and rainfall
Chiang Mai's climate broken down month by month: average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, and what each month actually feels like for planning a trip.