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Chiang Mai in September

Wettest month

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

The short answer

September is a below-average month in Chiang Mai.

September is the wettest month, with heavy rain.

5.7/10 overall24–32°CLow crowds$$
Weather4/10
Crowds8/10
Prices$$
Events4/10

September in detail

What September actually feels like

Weather
24–32°C
Warm and very wet.
Crowds
Low
Light crowds, and most sights can be visited without booking far ahead.
Prices
$$
Good-value hotel rates.

+Few crowds and low prices.

–Heavy rain and flood risk.

My tip for September

Check road conditions before travel.

  • Museums
  • Cafés
  • Spas

How September compares

Against the other eleven months

10th of 12 overall in Chiang Mai, 10th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. The emptiest month is June; the best value is June.

See all twelve months for Chiang Mai

Not set on September?

Months I'd choose over September

Weather

Weather in Chiang Mai in September

In September Chiang Mai averages a high of 32°C (90°F) and a low of 24°C (75°F), with about 207 mm of rain or snow over 15 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
207 mm
Wet days
15

Climate data: World Meteorological Organization. Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.

Quick answers

Chiang Mai in September: the questions people ask

Is September a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
September is a below-average month in Chiang Mai. It ranks 10 of 12 months in Chiang Mai overall (10 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Few crowds and low prices. The main downside: Heavy rain and flood risk.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai in September?
Average highs are around 32°C and lows around 24°C. Expect about 207 mm of rain or snow over roughly 15 wet days. Warm and very wet. For comparison, the warmest month is April (around 37°C) and the coolest is December (around 29°C).
Is Chiang Mai crowded in September?
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 September?
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 (September ranks 10 of 12). The quietest month is June and the best value is June.

Still going to Chiang Mai in September?

Book early and plan around the busiest hours — heavy rain and flood risk.

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