Chiang Mai · Thailand
Kunming · China
At a glance
| Metric | Chiang Mai | Kunming |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 36°C | 27°C |
| Coldest month low | 17°C | 4°C |
| Annual rainfall | 2043 mm | 1409 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 10 h/day | 9.3 h/day |
| Best months | December–January | February–April |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Chiang Mai | Kunming | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0 · Excellent | 7.8 · Good | Chiang Mai |
| February | 8.4 · Good | 10.0 · Excellent | Kunming |
| March | 5.0 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Kunming |
| April | 2.9 · Challenging | 9.6 · Excellent | Kunming |
| May | 1.7 · Challenging | 8.4 · Good | Kunming |
| June | 3.1 · Poor | 7.5 · Good | Kunming |
| July | 3.8 · Poor | 7.4 · Good | Kunming |
| August | 4.3 · Poor | 7.5 · Good | Kunming |
| September | 4.4 · Poor | 7.4 · Good | Kunming |
| October | 5.0 · Fair | 7.2 · Good | Kunming |
| November | 7.5 · Good | 9.1 · Excellent | Kunming |
| December | 10.0 · Excellent | 8.1 · Good | Chiang Mai |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Chiang Mai or Kunming?
Kunming has the better travel weather in 10 of 12 months, versus 2 for Chiang Mai — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
The best months to visit Chiang Mai are December–January, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Kunming?
The best months to visit Kunming are February–April, based on six years of climate data.
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