Thailand Chiang Mai Weather in November — Climate Guide
November in Chiang Mai is very-high
November is very-high for Chiang Mai.
BEST MONTH — cool dry + Yi Peng Lantern Festival. Most-magical Thai festival. Hotels triple for Yi Peng — book 6+ months ahead.
Travel score
Chiang Mai November Weather Stats
Avg High
29°C
Avg Low
18°C
Rainy Days
5
50mm total
Sunshine
8h
Daily avg
Humidity
70%
moderate
UV Index
7
High
Wind
7 km/h
Gusts 18
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
November Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
22 μg/m³
PM10
38 μg/m³
Status
moderate
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
28°C
Nighttime
18°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
7 km/h
Max gust 18 km/h
Activities Recommended for November
November Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- 29/18°C ideal
- Yi Peng + Loy Krathong magical
- Cool dry weather
- Lush green countryside
Cons
- Yi Peng hotels triple
- Tourist crush
November Events & Festivals
- Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Nov 15-16 varies)
- Loy Krathong
Chiang Mai in November — Full Picture
BEST MONTH — cool dry + Yi Peng Lantern Festival. Most-magical Thai festival. Hotels triple for Yi Peng — book 6+ months ahead.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Cool dry. T-shirt + light sweater + jacket morning.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
34.7°C
22°C
6.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
32°C
23°C
14.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current30.3°C
21°C
11.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
29°C
15.7°C
2/mo
Chiang Mai Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (Best) | 28° | 15° | 2d·10mm | 8h | 65% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| February (Best) | 31° | 17° | 2d·10mm | 9h | 60% | 8 | Very busy | Peak |
| 34° | 20° | 3d·25mm | 9h | 60% | 10 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| 36° | 23° | 5d·50mm | 8h | 65% | 11 | Busy | Peak | |
| 34° | 23° | 11d·150mm | 7h | 75% | 11 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 32° | 23° | 13d·130mm | 6h | 80% | 10 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 32° | 23° | 14d·150mm | 6h | 80% | 10 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 23° | 16d·175mm | 6h | 82% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 32° | 23° | 17d·200mm | 6h | 82% | 8 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 30° | 22° | 12d·130mm | 7h | 80% | 8 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| November (Best) | 29° | 18° | 5d·50mm | 8h | 70% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| December (Best) | 28° | 15° | 2d·15mm | 8h | 65% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
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Chiang Mai November Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is November a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai in November is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Chiang Mai in November?
Chiang Mai November averages a high of 29°C and a low of 18°C.
Does it rain much in Chiang Mai in November?
Chiang Mai November averages 50mm of rainfall over about 5 rainy days.
What should I wear in Chiang Mai in November?
Cool dry. T-shirt + light sweater + jacket morning.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Chiang Mai in November?
Chiang Mai November sunrise is 06:20 and sunset is 17:30, with 11h 10min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Chiang Mai in November?
Chiang Mai November air quality (AQI) averages 55, rated Moderate. PM2.5 averages 22μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Chiang Mai in November?
In November, Chiang Mai is great for Yi Peng Lantern Festival, Loy Krathong, Doi Suthep sunrise.
Is November peak season in Chiang Mai?
Chiang Mai November crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.