Climate Insights for Mae Ai
Mae Ai District, Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
Climate Overview
The climate in Mae Ai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 24°C and approximately 1,247 mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 287 mm of rainfall. Mae Ai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 13°C.The climate in Mae Ai is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 75°F and approximately 49.1 in of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 11.3 in of rainfall. Mae Ai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 55°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Mae Ai vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 13°C and an average of 19°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mae Ai vary considerably across the year, with a 40°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 55°F and an average of 66°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mae Ai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,247 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 104 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 287 mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8 mm. That's 279 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Mae Ai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 49.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.1 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 11.3 in of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.3 in. That's 11 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Mae Ai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mae Ai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mae Ai is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mae Ai is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 95°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mae Ai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mae Ai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.