Climate and Weather of Chiang Rai Province, Thailand

In Thailand you have several regions, one of which is called Chiang Rai Province. The most popular city in this region is Chiang Rai, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Chiang Rai Province. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The climate in Chiang Rai Province, particularly in Chiang Rai, is characterized by consistently high temperatures, with average maximums never falling below 28°C.

Chiang Rai Province reaches its peak temperature in April, hitting 36°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 28°C.

March, April and May are generally the hottest months of the year.

When it comes to rainfall, Chiang Rai Province sees significant variations throughout the year. August tends to be the wettest, receiving 366 mm of rain, while February is much drier with just 13 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during May, June, July, August and September, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 258 mm to 366 mm monthly. The period of February is the driest, with precipitation levels below 13 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for March, when daylight hours are at their peak.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Chiang Rai Province, Thailand?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.