Average Monthly Sunshine in Chiang Mai

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chiang Mai receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Chiang Mai, timing is key. In March, you can enjoy up to 295 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of August provide just 116 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2525 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

This means the city can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.

Chiang Mai’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chiang Mai enjoys an average of 2525 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Chiang Mai’s wettest month, receives 32 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 34°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Chiang Mai Precipitation page.