Best time to visit Chiang Rai

Q: When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?

The best time to visit Chiang Rai is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Chiang Rai?

The hottest time of year in Chiang Rai is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Chiang Rai?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Chiang Rai with 386mm on average. There are normally 24 days in August with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Chiang Rai?

The sunniest time of year in Chiang Rai is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?

The best time to visit Chiang Rai is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4
Feb
2.5
Mar
2
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
1.5
Jul
2.5
Aug
3
Sep
3.5
Oct
4
Nov
4
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

81
Jan
88
Feb
91
Mar
93
Apr
91
May
88
Jun
88
Jul
86
Aug
86
Sep
84
Oct
82
Nov
79
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
9
Feb
8
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
5
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
7
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Chiang Rai?

The hottest time of year in Chiang Rai is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Chiang Rai?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Chiang Rai with 15.2 inches on average. There are normally 24 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Chiang Rai?

The sunniest time of year in Chiang Rai is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 80% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.