AsiaCity
Chiang Mai
Thailand
Destination data refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 09:24 UTCFX rates refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 00:02 UTCAdvisories refreshed Apr 2, 2026, 11:52 UTC
Destination snapshot
Chiang Mai is a strong pick if you want a city trip with a solid mix of cost, safety, culture, and logistics.
72
Travel Score
Travel profile
Cost
78
Safety
68
Culture
72
Health
64
Internet
72
Outdoors
82
Access
58
Practical details
Capital
Bangkok
Languages
Thai
Population
65.9M
Time zone
UTC+07:00
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Trip basics
Best months
Nov · Dec · Jan
Climate
Tropical monsoon
Warmest month
Mar · 31°C
Quietest month
Oct · crowd 60/100
Budget snapshot
Mid-range daily budget
$176
Local daily spend
THB 5,727
Budget estimates are modeled from public mid-range daily costs. Flights into the destination, taxes, event spikes, and hotel swings can move the real total.
Travel advisory
Level 2: Exercise increased caution
UNREST (U)
Source country update: 07/25/2025
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Estimate only - verify at the official embassy or consulate. Use Sherpa and the official embassy or consulate before you book anything non-refundable.
At a glance
Currency
THB
Best months list
Jan · Nov · Dec
Destination type
City
Photo source
Local curated image