Climate Insights for Mae Chan

The climate in Mae Chan is cold. The average annual temperature is -48°C and approximately 284mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 28mm of rainfall. Mae Chan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: January, February, October. The coldest months are December, November, October, when temperatures can drop to -57°C. Mae Chan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Mae Chan sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -57°C to -43°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -43°C with a mean of -48°C. December brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -57°C and an average temperature of -49°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Mae Chan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 284mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 28mm of rainfall. December and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Mae Chan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 284cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is October, with approximately 28cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Mae Chan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Mae Chan, which began on June 21, 2026. Mae Chan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in January at around -43°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in December near -57°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mae Chan 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.