Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Chiang Mai in February
Chiang Mai sees its driest month, with just 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain, highs of 90°F (32°C) and lows of 63°F (17°C).
It scores 80/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 63°F (17°C)
- Rain
- 0.2 in (5 mm)
- Humidity
- 56%
- Cloud cover
- 21%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 23 min
- Comfort score
- 80/100 · Great
What February feels like
Expect proper heat: afternoons average 90°F (32°C), so plan walking and hiking for the morning and save midday for shade, lunch or a swim.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 15°C (27°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 21%.
Plan around February
February is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (December & January).
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 4°C (7°F) from January.
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in January to 80/100.
- February sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 90°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 63°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Chiang Mai in February
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Chiang Mai Night Bazaar
Nightly market for crafts, clothing and food stalls.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
Huen Phen
Long-standing northern Thai restaurant serving khao soi, sai ua sausage and laab.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Ristr8to
Specialty coffee bar in Nimman, known for latte art.
Wat Phra Singh
Chiang Mai's most revered temple, with Lanna-style murals.
Wat Chedi Luang
Partially ruined 14th-century chedi in the heart of the old city.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~759 m to Chiang Mai's ~314 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Chiang Mai in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 80/100 against a best of 94 in December & January. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain. February is inside the Nov – Mar window our Bangkok to the Andaman route recommends.
How hot is Chiang Mai in February?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 63°F (17°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Chiang Mai in February?
Not much: about 0.2 in (5 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 49.1 in (1246 mm).
What should I pack for Chiang Mai in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 90°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 63°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Chiang Mai
Routes in season in February
- Bangkok to the Andaman Nov – Mar
Planning Chiang Mai in February?
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