Average Monthly Sunshine in Chiang Rai

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Chiang Rai receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Chiang Rai varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, March, reaches an impressive 295 hours, while August, the darkest month, offers only 117 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2555 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Chiang Rai, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.8 hours in March. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. August sees a soft sun for only 3.9 hours per day.

Chiang Rai’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Chiang Rai enjoys an average of 2555 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Osaka, Japan, experiences 2010 hours of sunshine annually, with bright, sunny weather in spring and autumn.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

August, Chiang Rai’s wettest month, receives 118 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Chiang Rai Precipitation page.