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Chiang Mai in March: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Clear transition month
The deciding difference
In March, the decision shifts away from dryness and towards managing increasing heat.
Practical conclusion
February is notably milder and earns the higher score. April becomes hotter again and also slightly wetter.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
67/100 · #5
Warmth
#2
Dryness
#4
Sun
#2
Published best categories: none
Chiang Mai · MarchPhoto: Philip Nalangan · CC BY 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 33 °C
- Average low
- 17 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 4 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 52 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | 30 | 15 | 2 | 10 | 7.0 | 56 | 0.3 | 81 |
| March (selected) | 33 | 17 | 4 | 24 | 7.3 | 52 | 0.2 | 67 |
| April | 34 | 21 | 11 | 67 | 7.6 | 57 | 0.1 | 51 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: March (67/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February | +14 | -3.5 °C | -2.9 °C | -2.4 | -13.6 mm | -0.3 h | +4.8 % | +0.1 m/s |
| April | -16 | +1.1 °C | +3.3 °C | +7 | +43.3 mm | +0.3 h | +5.4 % | -0.1 m/s |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Chiang Mai in March?
The average daily high is around 33 °C, with an average daily low of about 17 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Chiang Mai in March?
The curated estimate is about 4 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 24 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
By the climate score, January, February, November and December are the strongest months for Chiang Mai. March is not among them.