🇹🇭 Chiang Mai vs Tokyo 🇯🇵

Chiang Mai, Thailand vs Tokyo, Japan — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Chiang Mai is the warmer of the two — about 12 degrees warmer on average across the year. Chiang Mai is drier, with roughly 7 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai🇯🇵 Tokyo
Avg annual high32°C20°C
Hottest monthApril (36°C)August (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (14°C low)January (1°C low)
Rainy days / year101108
SnowRareYes
Best months to visitJanuary, November, DecemberApril, May, October

🇹🇭 Chiang Mai

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

🇯🇵 Tokyo

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in August (31°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Chiang Mai or Tokyo warmer?

Chiang Mai is warmer overall, averaging about 12 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Chiang Mai or Tokyo?

Tokyo is rainier — Chiang Mai sees about 7 fewer rainy days per year.

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

Chiang Mai is best around January, November, December; Tokyo is best around April, May, October.

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