Pai, Thailand - Weather and Climate
The climate in Pai, like the rest of northern Thailand, can be roughly divided into three seasons. The warm season is relatively short, lasting from mid-March to late June. After that, the rainy season officially begins, with September and October seeing the highest rainfall.
From November, the cool season begins, with night temperatures dropping some days below 10°C, especially in the hills. During the day, however, it remains sunny and dry, with temperatures around 25°C–30°C. Despite these cooler night temperatures, winter is a great time to visit Pai.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Pai, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in April to a comfortable 27°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 13°C in January.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Pai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1432 mm of rainfall per year. The seasons in Pai, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, August, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 302 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month, February, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 7.1 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Pai Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Forecast for Pai
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The best time of year to visit Pai in Thailand
Pai has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 34°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, November and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Pai occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and December are very dry.
April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 302 mm of rainfall.
February is the driest month with 7 mm of precipitation.
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