Chiang Mai in February
Warm and still pleasant
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is a reasonable month in Chiang Mai — with trade-offs.
February is still pleasant, but crop burning begins to affect air quality.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- 17–33°C
- Warm and dry, with some haze starting.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead.
- Prices
- $$$
- Mid-range hotel rates.
+Warm days and cool nights.
–Haze begins to build.
My tip for February
Check the air quality index before outdoor plans.
- Temples
- Markets
- Cooking classes
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Chiang Mai, 4th for weather, 8th for space, 8th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Chiang Mai in February
- Burning season
- Smoke peaks in March and can make air quality poor.
February–April
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Weather
Weather in Chiang Mai in February
In February Chiang Mai averages a high of 33°C (91°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F), with about 10 mm of rain or snow over 1 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 33°C
- 91°F
- Average low
- 17°C
- 63°F
- Precipitation
- 10 mm
- Wet days
- 1
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Chiang Mai in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
- February is a reasonable month in Chiang Mai — with trade-offs. It ranks 4 of 12 months in Chiang Mai overall (4 for weather, 8 for space, 8 for value). The main upside: Warm days and cool nights. The main downside: Haze begins to build.
- What is the weather like in Chiang Mai in February?
- Average highs are around 33°C and lows around 17°C. Expect about 10 mm of rain or snow over roughly 1 wet days. Warm and dry, with some haze starting. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C).
- Is Chiang Mai crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Popular sights fill up at peak hours, so book timed entries ahead. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Chiang Mai in February?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Mid-range hotel rates. The best-value month is June.
- When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, January is the best month overall (February ranks 4 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
Ready to book February in Chiang Mai?
Warm days and cool nights.
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