
Chiang Mai in July
Wet season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
July is a reasonable month in Chiang Mai — with trade-offs.
July is rainy but good for cafés, markets and indoor activities.
July in detail
What July actually feels like
- Weather
- 24–32°C
- Warm and rainy.
- Crowds
- Low
- Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
- Prices
- $$
- Good-value hotel rates.
+Low prices and a quiet city.
–Rain every day.
My tip for July
Bring a light waterproof layer.
- Cafés
- Markets
- Spas
How July compares
Against the other eleven months
8th of 12 overall in Chiang Mai, 8th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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Weather
Weather in Chiang Mai in July
In July Chiang Mai averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 149 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C); the wettest month is August.
- Average high
- 32°C
- 90°F
- Average low
- 24°C
- 75°F
- Precipitation
- 149 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Chiang Mai in July: the questions people ask
- Is July a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
- July is a reasonable month in Chiang Mai — with trade-offs. It ranks 8 of 12 months in Chiang Mai overall (8 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Low prices and a quiet city. The main downside: Rain every day.
- What is the weather like in Chiang Mai in July?
- Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 149 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Warm and rainy. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C).
- Is Chiang Mai crowded in July?
- Crowds are low. Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Chiang Mai in July?
- Prices are at level 2 of 5 ($$). Good-value 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 (July ranks 8 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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