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📅 Dec - Feb
🌡️ 30°C / 16°C
☁️ Warm days, cool and crisp nights
Chiang Mai's winter season offers perfect adventure conditions with warm 30°C days and cool 16°C nights. Pack layers to handle the temperature swings, lightweight breathables for daytime exploration, and warmer pieces for crisp evenings. This is peak season for trekking and outdoor activities in northern Thailand.
Passport
Visa / entry documents
Travel insurance certificate
Flight & hotel confirmations
Driver's license
International driving permit
Credit / debit cards
Cash (local currency)
Emergency contact card
Underwear ×7
Socks ×7
Comfortable walking shoes / sneakers
Light cardigan / layer
Pyjamas / sleepwear
Casual t-shirts ×3
Jeans / trousers ×2
Belt
Lightweight t-shirts ×5
Shorts ×3
Swimsuit / boardshorts
Sundress / summer dress
Sandals / flip-flops
Wide-brim sun hat
Linen or moisture-wicking shirt
Hiking boots
Merino wool t-shirts ×3
Moisture-wicking hiking socks ×5
Zip-off hiking trousers
Toothbrush + toothpaste
Shampoo + conditioner
Body wash / soap
Deodorant
Razor / shaving supplies
Moisturiser
Lip balm
Hair brush / comb
Nail clippers
Sunscreen SPF 50+
After-sun lotion
Prescription medications
Pain relief — ibuprofen / paracetamol
Antihistamines
First aid kit
Band-aids / plasters
Antiseptic cream
Motion sickness tablets
Eye drops
Antidiarrheal medication
Rehydration sachets / electrolytes
Altitude sickness medication
Consult a doctor before visiting high-altitude destinations
Smartphone + charger
Universal power adapter
Portable battery pack
Headphones / earbuds
Camera + charger + memory cards
Daypack / backpack 20L
Packing cubes
Luggage lock
Luggage tags
Reusable water bottle
Travel pillow (neck)
Eye mask + earplugs
Money belt / hidden wallet
Sunglasses
Reusable tote bag
Lightweight rain poncho
Beach bag
Quick-dry beach towel
Waterproof phone case
Quick-dry microfibre towel
Headlamp + spare batteries
Multi-tool
Waterproof dry bags
Trekking poles
Water purification tablets
Emergency whistle
Blister treatment kit
Snorkel mask + fins
Floating waterproof bag
Planning your Chiang Mai itinerary? Browse our free 3-day Chiang Mai itinerary to see the full day-by-day plan. You can also use our free collaborative travel itinerary planner to build, map, and share your own custom trip.