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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Pai

Pai is a village in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 510 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,598 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now27°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population3,598
Local time15:44
19.36° N, 98.44° EElevation 510 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
The year in Paiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47October
October: high / low29° / 21°
Rain this month85mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Pai at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month35°C

Average high in April

Coolest month15°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthAugust

171 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

6 mm of rain

Weather in Pai

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
27°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 91%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct30°24°7.3 mm
Tue27 Oct31°23°3.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°22°3.5 mm
Thu29 Oct31°21°
Fri30 Oct32°22°
Sat31 Oct32°22°1.2 mm
Sun1 Nov32°23°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov32°22°4 mm
Tue3 Nov31°22°3.4 mm
Wed4 Nov31°22°1 mm

When to go to Pai

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score846954303233363840477190
High28°31°34°35°32°30°29°29°29°29°28°27°
Low15°16°19°22°23°23°23°23°22°21°18°15°
Rain (mm)681558142114136171154854413
Wet days2341221212627241872

What's on in Pai

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Pai

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
Mini Golf The Putt ClubTheme parks
1.3 km
Reggae FestivalCamp sites
1.7 km
Tube Camp 1Camp sites
2.2 km
Hyun Lai View Point (Yum Lai Viewpoint)Viewpoints
4.7 km
Pai CanyonViewpoints
6.5 km
Tha Pai Hot springsHot springs & thermal baths
7.1 km

Nature around Pai

Nature in Thailand

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

Earthquakes around Pai

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.1Chiang Rai 33 km ↙2014 · 133 km
5.8Mong Pan 52 km →1989 · 106 km
5.8Mong Pan 48 km →1989 · 115 km
5.8Mong Pan 26 km ↖1972 · 129 km

Pai from above

Getting to Pai

Mae Hong Son AirportHGN
49 km
Chiang Mai International AirportCNX
86 km
Loikaw AirportLIW
134 km

Places near Pai

Places with a climate like Pai

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Pai?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Pai.
What is the hottest month in Pai?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Pai?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Pai?
August is the wettest month with about 171 mm of precipitation on 27 wet days.