This winter in Chiang Mai might just be the best I’ve experienced in my six years of living here. With perfect 24–25°C days, cool evenings, and crisp mornings, the city feels incredible — not the coldest ever, but easily the most pleasant stretch of weather I can remember. In today’s vlog, I take you on a walk through the quieter-than-usual Wadket area, explore hidden markets, local food courts, second-hand shops, and chat about why Chiang Mai feels so chilled right now despite claims online that it’s “rammed.” From needing a jacket on the motorbike at night to discovering new cafes, gyms, and neighborhoods, this video captures what daily life in Chiang Mai is really like during this perfect winter spell. Whether you’re a Thailand expat, a traveler planning a trip, or just curious about Chiang Mai’s winter, this is a real look at the city in its best season yet.
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This is the place I want to be when I move there in April
Never seen those drum guys either. They were taking the piss, no doubt. But, that was cool that you tossed them 20 (worth the chuckle).
Yes, that is how I judge the level of tourist. The amount of vans I see out driving around is a sure sign.
During covid I lived in Astra condo on Changklan Rd. When I would go to the elevator I had an awesome view looking North. There was a a water retention pond that was across the way that had a tree lined gravel road running along side of it. The dormant vans would line up and park in the shade spots. There were dozens of them. I felt bad for them because it was like that every day for months. Also from that vantage point you could really get a good view of the hanging smoke. Just awful. At ground level you often don't realize how thick it is. Although one day while walking down Loi Kroh Rd. the smoke was rolling down the street like San Fran fog !
Yep…. 4-6 am it is colder than F !
Yeah mate…. Been beautiful up here lately. Doing 2 monster walks a day.
Perfect temps? Yes. Early terrible smoke since December 1st? Unfortunately.
hi wayne great content I just want to know does it have a nice breeze during the days in January and how cold does it get at night around 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.? Nice one bro
You're killing me with this video Wayne 😢 i left Chiang Mai a month ago and still going through withdrawls. The city and it's people are in my blood now. You're one lucky bloke. I know you know that, lol. By the way, I found a fabulous restaurant one block up from the Astra condo in Chang Klahn road. Great authentic menu and THE BEST dumplings I've ever eaten. Made fresh to order. And the pea chips. Yummo! Oh gosh! I want to be there now! How on earth am I going to wait 10 months before I come back???!
8c in fang in the morning.
Another great vlog Wayne love watching very informative ❤❤
Sorry have not been around for awhile Wayne. Down the road in Chiang Rai night time is cold at night but daytime late 20s but it's great we have a big quilt and no fan or aircon and lovely for a walk in the morning or evening. We are heading back down South on Wednesday back to humidity and heath and mass tourism . Keep up the great work.
What we're talking about when we're talking about the weather? Perfect weather allows us to be at our best in whatever way that means for each of us. One more week before I touch down in Chiang Mai. Cheers!
Weather at my house – 6" (15 cm) of snow, 25 degrees (-4 C) and gray skies. This weather is great for watching football though. 😂
The people I speak to the Vietnamese is the number one place that people are going to,it cheaper then Thailand ,I will try it to see if it’s true,thanks for sharing
I wouldn't recommend the Drone, Wayne. I hired one in CM and took it back after a day and swapped it for an older Nmax, which was much better. The guy at the bike shop reckoned that Drones don't last well.
I was there last week and loved the weather! I rode the Samoeng loop one morning and while I was in the sun it was great, but in the shade it was freezing! I was regretting not having motorbike gloves.
Really glad to see you fatefully staying put in CM over the years despite the floods n bad aqi .
Having to be on exodus each time something happens is certainly not everyone's cup of tea ..
I'm in Chiang mai atm and it's cold riding around on the bike at night!
wouldnt mind the temps being like that in december januari when im there , makes walking around less of a chore
I live in Hua Hin, the only reason I don’t live in Chiang Mai is the smoky season!
Weather has been absolutely perfect this week in Chiang Mai!
Can't wait for Chaing Mai Wayne 12 year's ago we were there for Christmas it was bloody cold in the night but lovely in the day would love to see you if I may I'm now living in Perth Western Australia but originally from the UK mate 🇦🇺🙏❤️
Shout out to Wayne..im in illinois just had most snow since 1986 in November . Snow thunderstorm. About 9 inches wear I'm at over 1,000 flights canceled..I was to fly out tomorrow I canceled ill come another time
I’m visiting from London for a 2 week holiday and it’s bloody freezing 🤣 I wanted hot
Hey Wayne, are there any areas you recommend for my 21 year old daughter and I to look at living for a few months? Also, what would you do come March to avoid the burning srason?
There are a lot of videos right now talking about how Thailand's tourism is way down this year.