🇹🇭 Chiang Mai vs Hong Kong 🇭🇰

Chiang Mai, Thailand vs Hong Kong, Hong Kong — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chiang Mai is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chiang Mai is drier, with roughly 34 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai🇭🇰 Hong Kong
Avg annual high32°C25°C
Hottest monthApril (36°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (14°C low)
Rainy days / year101135
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Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberMarch, November, December

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai

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

🇭🇰 Hong Kong

Best around March, November, December. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (14°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiang Mai or Hong Kong warmer?

Chiang Mai is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chiang Mai or Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is rainier — Chiang Mai sees about 34 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai vs Hong Kong?

Chiang Mai is best around January, November, December; Hong Kong is best around March, November, December.

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