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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ban Mae Kon.
The climate in Ban Mae Kon, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, sees a moderate range of temperatures across the year, from 35°C (95°F) in April down to 28°C (82°F) in December.
With around 1980 mm (78 in) of annual rainfall, Ban Mae Kon has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (December to February) and wet (May to September) seasons. The wettest month is July. The most sunshine falls in March, with an average of 9.8 hours of daily sunshine.
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The climate in Ban Mae Kon experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 35°C (95°F) in April. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 28°C (82°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in April to 14°C (57°F) in December.
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Ban Mae Kon experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1980 mm (78 in) of precipitation annually. Ban Mae Kon can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 365 mm (14 in) of precipitation over 21 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 15 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Ban Mae Kon Precipitation page.
Ban Mae Kon can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 9.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in August, with only 3.9 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ban Mae Kon.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 84%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 62%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Ban Mae Kon. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Ban Mae Kon has distinct dry (December to February) and wet (May to September) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 28°C (82°F) in December to 35°C (95°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 14°C (57°F) to 24°C (75°F).
Annual rainfall is around 1980 mm (78 in). July is the wettest month with 365 mm (14 in), while February is the driest with 15 mm (0.6 in).
Ban Mae Kon receives around 2,555 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 295 hours, while August is the cloudiest with just 117 hours. Overall, Ban Mae Kon enjoys abundant sunshine.
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