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Mae Sai Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures in Mae Sai experience a moderate degree of variance through the seasons. Days can be very warm, while the cooler months tend to be warm. It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Mae Sai, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in April to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, January.

Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 13°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Mae Sai has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2303 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in Mae Sai shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 460 mm of precipitation over 22 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 19 mm of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mae Sai Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Mae Sai serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 3.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Chiang Rai, Thailand (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Chiang Rai, Thailand (60 KM, 37 Miles).

Forecast for Mae Sai

Wed   Jan 15
25°C | 11°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Thu   Jan 16
25°C | 11°C
NE 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Fri   Jan 17
25°C | 11°C
SE 2 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Mae Sai in Thailand

Mae Sai has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 34°C.
The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, November and December.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is the rainy season in Mae Sai?
    Rainy season in Mae Sai occurs in the months of May, June, July, August and September.
  • Which is the hottest month in Mae Sai?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Mae Sai?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Mae Sai?
    July tops the wettest month list with 460 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Mae Sai?
    February is the driest month with 19 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Mae Sai?
    March is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.

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