Hyderabad to Chiang Mai at a glance
Chiang Mai has its best weather from November to January.
Month by month: fares, weather and what's on
The cheapest fare our scanner has seen in each month over the last two weeks (one-way), with Chiang Mai's weather and the dates that move prices. The live calendar at the top prices any month and trip length on demand.
| Month | Cheapest fare seen | Weather | Season | What's on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | Check live above | 26° / 19°rainy spells, 123 mm | Shoulder | China Golden WeekDussehra |
| November 2026Best weather | Check live above | 25° / 16°mostly dry, 37 mm | Peak | DiwaliLoy Krathong |
| December 2026Best weather | Check live above | 24° / 14°dry, 13 mm | Peak | Christmas and New Year |
| January 2027Best weather | Check live above | 26° / 13°dry, 15 mm | Peak | Christmas and New YearRepublic Day weekend |
| February 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 14°dry, 4 mm | Peak | Lunar New Year |
| March 2027 | Check live above | 32° / 17°dry, 23 mm | Off-season | HoliGood Friday weekend |
| April 2027 | Check live above | 34° / 20°some rain, 63 mm | Shoulder | SongkranIndian summer holidays |
| May 2027 | Check live above | 31° / 21°wet, 189 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| June 2027 | Check live above | 29° / 21°rainy spells, 141 mm | Off-season | Indian summer holidays |
| July 2027 | Check live above | 28° / 20°wet, 178 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: afternoon storms and green hills; waterfalls are at their best and... |
| August 2027 | Check live above | 27° / 20°wet, 237 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: afternoon storms and green hills; waterfalls are at their best and... |
| September 2027 | Check live above | 27° / 20°wet, 222 mm | Off-season | Rainy season: afternoon storms and green hills; waterfalls are at their best and... |
Dates to plan around
Festivals and holidays in Chiang Mai, and the rushes that push up fares out of Hyderabad.
- 1–7 OctChina Golden WeekChina's National Day holiday: mainland travellers pack Hong Kong, Macau and the big Asian hotspots, and hotel prices rise.
- 20 OctDussehraDussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week.
- 6–10 NovDiwaliDiwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up.
- 24 NovLoy KrathongCandlelit floats on rivers and canals, and the Yi Peng lantern nights in Chiang Mai around the full moon.
- 19 Dec – 3 JanChristmas and New YearThe priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.
- 23–26 JanRepublic Day weekendRepublic Day falls on Tuesday 26 Jan: take the Monday off and it's a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad book up.
- 6 FebLunar New YearDragon dances and street food in Thailand's Chinatowns, biggest in Bangkok's Yaowarat.
- 22–23 MarHoliHoli (22-23 Mar) and Good Friday (26 Mar) fall in the same week, a favourite week for short trips abroad, so fares rise.
- 26–28 MarGood Friday weekendGood Friday (26 Mar) makes a long weekend in India, just after Holi.
- 13–15 AprSongkranThai New Year: a nationwide water fight. Great fun, but hotels fill up and many Thais travel home.
Good to know
When is the best time to visit Chiang Mai?
The best weather in Chiang Mai is from November to January. Cool season: warm, sunny days around 29-30°C and fresh nights. The best time for the old city, the temples and the hills. Peak season, with the most visitors and the highest hotel prices, is November to February. The quietest months are March and May to September.
When do fares out of Hyderabad go up?
Dussehra (20 Oct): Dussehra falls on Tuesday 20 Oct: many take the Monday off for a four-day weekend, so short trips abroad cost more that week. Diwali (6–10 Nov): Diwali (Lakshmi Puja on Sunday 8 Nov): the busiest travel week of the autumn. Fares out of India rise, and short trips to Dubai, Bangkok and Singapore book up. Christmas and New Year (19 Dec – 3 Jan): The priciest fortnight of the year to fly out of India: school holidays, Christmas and New Year all at once. Book early or go just before or after.