Thankfully, I chose the second day. It didn't rain, but the course surface was terrible; those wearing sandals went from white to black. Unlike the first day, the wait for the shuttle bus wasn't long; it started even earlier than the staff said. I was lucky to get standard first-row tickets, which had a lot of space to release sky lanterns—they provided a ton! There were also fireworks, but unfortunately, the wind direction was different from the fireworks. The end was quite chaotic, with no great exit route; you had to watch by yourself, and some people even cut in line. There were golf carts to take you to the restrooms, but I still recommend not drinking too much, as I don't know if there will be a water shortage later. I highly recommend attending; it's much cheaper than other events.
The tiger was very well cared for, had no unpleasant odor, and was very docile. Unexpectedly, besides taking photos with it, I was also allowed to pet it and walk around twice for video recording. The tiger cub was also quite large; as a 5-foot-2-inch tall woman, my vertical arm just reached its back when it walked. The instructor was very friendly, holding a handbag just in case.
I'm very grateful to the driver for his thoughtful commentary on the sights along the way and for always being punctual at the right time and place each month. It was a very pleasant trip, and I'm very thankful.
Chiang Mai Weather, Climate and Best Time to Visit
Data source:Meteostat Update date:2025-09
Chiang Mai year round climate
Spring (March–May): Average 28.7–30.9°C, hot and dry climate. March and April are drier, with rainfall increasing in May. Popular activities: Visiting temples, night markets, elephant riding. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, hat, sunglasses.
Summer (June–August): Average 27.9–29.2°C, hot and humid climate, with gradually increasing rainfall. Popular activities: Enjoying outdoor swimming pools, waterfall exploration, jungle trekking. Recommended clothing: Light short-sleeved clothing, breathable and sweat-wicking material.
Autumn (September–November): Average 26.3–27.6°C, humid climate. September has the most rainfall, gradually decreasing afterwards. Popular activities: Visiting Chiang Mai Old City, exploring hill tribe villages, enjoying Thai massage. Recommended clothing: Light and breathable clothing, rain gear is essential.
Winter (December–February): Average 23.2–25.2°C, cool and dry climate. This is the best time to visit Chiang Mai. Popular activities: Hot air balloon rides, visiting flower festivals, enjoying leisurely coffee time. Recommended clothing: Long-sleeved clothing, light jacket.
Chiang Mai climatological average
Annual average temperature: approx. 27.4°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1406 mm / Summer humidity: 70%–80% / Rainiest month: September
Chiang Mai monthly average temperature and precipitation
Month
Air temperature (°C)
Precipitation (mm)
January
23.2°C
10.3
February
25.2°C
12.7
March
28.7°C
31
April
30.9°C
68
May
29.6°C
210.3
June
29.2°C
84.7
July
28.7°C
151.7
August
27.9°C
201
September
27.6°C
408
October
27.4°C
179.7
November
26.3°C
21.3
December
24.6°C
28
Chiang Mai weather for the next seven days
1/28
Wednesday
Sunny
32.3°C/15.1°C
1/29
Thursday
Sunny
32°C/15.2°C
1/30
Friday
Sunny
33.1°C/15.5°C
1/31
Saturday
Sunny
33.9°C/15.8°C
2/1
Sunday
Sunny
34.4°C/16.8°C
2/2
Monday
Sunny
34.4°C/18.1°C
2/3
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
34.4°C/21.7°C
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