Chiang Mai: Best Time to Visit, Nov–Feb | Trailwind

City guideThailandBest time to visit Chiang Mai: Nov–Feb. Golden temples, night markets, and jungle hills. Weather and timing on Trailwind.

Best time: Nov–Feb

Country: 🇹🇭 Thailand

Region: Chiang Mai Province

Population: 1.2M metro

Currency: THB

Language: Thai

Timezone: UTC+07:00

Nearest airport: Chiang Mai International (CNX)

The lay of the landChiang Mai is Thailand at ease: a moated old town packed with gilded temples, night markets that unfold after dark, and mountains and elephant sanctuaries just outside. It is cheap, friendly, and a favorite of long-stay travelers for good reason. Come hungry and stay a while.When to goThe sweet spot is Nov–Feb. Plan around it and you will catch Chiang Mai close to its best.Getting thereFly into Chiang Mai International (CNX). From there Chiang Mai is an easy hop to the center.Know before you go

Wander the old town temples early, then hit a night market after dark.

Choose an ethical elephant sanctuary, not a riding camp.

November's Yi Peng lantern festival is worth planning around.

What to see

Wat Phra Sing, Wat Phra Singh (full name: Wat Phra Singh Woramahaviharn; Northern Thai: ᩅᩢ᩠ᨯᩕᨻᩈᩥᨦ᩠ᩉ᩺ᩅᩴᩬᩁᨾᩉᩣᩅᩥᩉᩣ᩠ᩁ; Thai: วัดพระสิงห์วรมหาวิหาร; RTGS: Wat Phra Sing Wora Maha Wihan; is a Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Northern Thailand. It is the place where the image of Phra Buddha Sihing is enshrined.

Ban Ho Mosque, The Hedaytul Islam Mosque, near the Chiang Mai Night Bazaar, is one of the biggest mosques in the province, and also one of the seven mosques in Chiang Mai, Thailand, founded by Chinese migrants.

Chiang Mai Zoo, Chiang Mai Zoo and Aquarium is a 200-acre (81 ha) zoo on Huay Kaew Road in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand, just west of Chiang Mai University. It is the first commercial zoo in northern Thailand, established on 16 June 1977.

Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, Doi Suthep–Pui National Park is a national park in Chiang Mai Province in Thailand. It includes Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, a Buddhist temple, and Bhubing Palace, the winter residence of the Thai royal family. The park is a protected area for flora, fauna, and habitat.

Doi Suthep, Doi Suthep (ดอยสุเทพ), is a mountain ("doi") west of Chiang Mai, Thailand. It is 1,676 metres (5,499 ft) in elevation and is one of the twin peaks of a granite mountain. The other peak is known as Doi Pui and is slightly higher.

Pairs well with

Chiang Mai Zoo, 3 mi away

Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, 5 mi away

Doi Suthep, 6 mi away

Kuang Si Falls, 214 mi away

Frequently asked questionsWhen is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?The best time to visit Chiang Mai is Nov–Feb, in Thailand.Where is Chiang Mai?Chiang Mai is in Thailand. The nearest major airport is Chiang Mai International (CNX).What is Chiang Mai known for?Golden temples, night markets, and jungle hills.Chiang Mai month by month: when to visitWhat to plan a trip around, month by month. Jump to a month: January · February · April · November · DecemberJanuary in Chiang MaiChiang Mai in January. One of the best months to visit Chiang Mai. Typical daytime highs around 28°C.February in Chiang MaiChiang Mai in February. One of the best months to visit Chiang Mai. Typical daytime highs around 30°C.April in Chiang MaiWhat's on in Chiang Mai in April: Typical daytime highs around 36°C.

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November in Chiang MaiWhat's on in Chiang Mai in November: One of the best months to visit Chiang Mai. Typical daytime highs around 29°C.

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December in Chiang MaiChiang Mai in December. One of the best months to visit Chiang Mai. Typical daytime highs around 28°C.Nearby on TrailwindMore to see near Chiang Mai:

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