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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Mae Salong.
Mae Salong, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, experiences moderate temperature changes through the seasons. April is the warmest month with daytime highs of 35°C (95°F), while December is the coolest at 27°C (81°F).
With around 2056 mm (81 in) of annual rainfall, Mae Salong has a notably wet climate. However, this rainfall is not evenly distributed, the city has distinct dry (December to March) and wet (May to September) seasons. The wettest month is July. Sunshine peaks in March, when the city sees around 9.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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In Mae Salong, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 35°C (95°F) in April. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in April to 13°C (55°F) in December.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Mae Salong has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2056 mm (81 in) of rainfall annually. Mae Salong can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 390 mm (15 in) of precipitation over 22 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (February), you will experience much drier conditions, with 16 mm (0.6 in) of precipitation spread across 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Mae Salong Precipitation page.
Mae Salong 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 Mae Salong.
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, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Mae Salong. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Mae Salong has distinct dry (December to March) and wet (May to September) seasons.
Daytime highs range from 27°C (81°F) in December to 35°C (95°F) in April. Nighttime lows range from 13°C (55°F) to 23°C (73°F).
Annual rainfall is around 2056 mm (81 in). July is the wettest month with 390 mm (15 in), while February is the driest with 16 mm (0.6 in).
Mae Salong 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, Mae Salong enjoys abundant sunshine.
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