What’s the climate like in Chiang Rai?
The current climate of Chiang Rai features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 28°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Chiang Rai in recent years was 42°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in January 2016.
On average, Chiang Rai receives 1723 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Chiang Rai runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Chiang Rai?
The best time to visit Chiang Rai for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chiang Rai. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chiang Rai
The climate table of Chiang Rai shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 20 | 18 | 118 | 210 | 192 | 288 | 347 | 253 | 157 | 56 | 29 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in April and May
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in January
- Precipitation: 1723 mm per year, averaging 144 mm per month
- Driest months: 18 mm in March, 20 mm in February and 29 mm in December
- Wettest months: 347 mm in August, 288 mm in July and 253 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Chiang Rai
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chiang Rai
This graph shows how much precipitation Chiang Rai, Thailand, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Chiang Rai
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Chiang Rai
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chiang Rai
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Chiang Rai, Thailand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Chiang Rai by Month
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