Chiang Mai in November
Lantern festivals
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is the best month to visit Chiang Mai.
November brings the Yi Peng lantern release and Loy Krathong, among Thailand's most beautiful festivals.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- 20–31°C
- Cool, dry and clear.
- Crowds
- Very High
- One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early.
- Prices
- $$$$$
- Peak pricing for hotels and flights.
+Yi Peng and Loy Krathong lantern festivals.
–Peak crowds and prices.
My tip for November
Book accommodation months ahead; the festival dates move with the lunar calendar.
- Yi Peng
- Loy Krathong
- Temples
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
1st of 12 overall in Chiang Mai, 1st for weather, 12th for space, 12th for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.
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What’s on in Chiang Mai in November
- Yi Peng and Loy Krathong
- Lantern festivals draw large crowds; dates follow the lunar calendar.
Usually November
Also good in November
Weather
Weather in Chiang Mai in November
In November Chiang Mai averages a high of 31°C (88°F) and a low of 20°C (68°F), with about 41 mm of rain or snow over 3 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
- 31°C
- 88°F
- Average low
- 20°C
- 68°F
- Precipitation
- 41 mm
- Wet days
- 3
Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Chiang Mai in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
- November is the best month to visit Chiang Mai. It ranks 1 of 12 months in Chiang Mai overall (1 for weather, 12 for space, 12 for value). The main upside: Yi Peng and Loy Krathong lantern festivals. The main downside: Peak crowds and prices.
- What is the weather like in Chiang Mai in November?
- Average highs are around 31°C and lows around 20°C. Expect about 41 mm of rain or snow over roughly 3 wet days. Cool, dry and clear. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C).
- Is Chiang Mai crowded in November?
- Crowds are very high. One of the busiest periods of the year; book ahead and go early. The quietest month is June.
- How expensive is Chiang Mai in November?
- Prices are at level 5 of 5 ($$$$$). Peak pricing for hotels and flights. 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 (this month). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.
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Yi Peng and Loy Krathong lantern festivals.
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