🇨🇳 Beijing vs Chiang Mai 🇹🇭

Beijing, China vs Chiang Mai, Thailand — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chiang Mai is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Beijing is drier, with roughly 36 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
Avg annual high
18°C
32°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
April · 36°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year
65
101
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, November, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai

Best around January, November, December. Hottest in April (36°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Chiang Mai warmer?

Chiang Mai is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Chiang Mai?

Chiang Mai is rainier — Beijing sees about 36 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Chiang Mai?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Chiang Mai is best around January, November, December.

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