Average daily high (top) and monthly rainfall (bottom), 2022–2024.
Things to do nearby
Chiang Mai has been a budget nomad base for over a decade — low cost of living, an established coworking scene, a cooler mountain climate than Bangkok, and easy visa runs to neighboring countries.
Nimman — trendy cafes, coworking spaces, expat-heavy, near malls
Old City — moated historic core, temples, walkable, budget guesthouses
Santitham — cheap and local, steps from Old City, nomad favorite
Hang Dong — quieter outskirts, nature, longer-term rentals, needs a scooter
Getting around
Compact and scooter-friendly city; walkable within Old City/Nimman, with songthaews and Grab filling the gaps; airport is about 15 minutes from the center.
Getting there
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) ~4 kmNearest airport · nonstop routes →
Lampang Airport (LPT) ~79 kmAlso consider
Mae Hong Son Airport (HGN) ~121 kmAlso consider · nonstop routes →