Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Chiang Mai with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Chiang Mai in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Chiang Mai with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature drops to around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Chiang Mai will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 159 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 44% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Chiang Mai. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Chiang Mai in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
159 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Chiang Mai?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Chiang Mai. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Chiang Mai runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Chiang Mai in October
With 36°C, Chiang Mai hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 18°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Chiang Mai
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Chiang Mai, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Chiang Mai
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Chiang Mai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Chiang Mai.
Daily UV Index in October in Chiang Mai
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Chiang Mai, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Chiang Mai Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Chiang Mai, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Chiang Mai Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Chiang Mai, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Chiang Mai
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Chiang Mai. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Chiang Mai by Month
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