Chiang Kham Temperature by Month
Chiang Kham in Phayao Province, Thailand sees moderate seasonal temperature shifts, with daytime highs between 29°C (84°F) in January and 36°C (97°F) in April, averaging 32°C (90°F) annually. Explore the full monthly breakdown below.
Chiang Kham Monthly Temperatures
The moderate changes in the climate in Chiang Kham ensure gradual weather shifts through each season. At night, temperatures drop to between 23°C (73°F) and 15°C (59°F) depending on the time of year.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chiang Kham by month:
Temperatures tend to bottom out between 4 AM and 6 AM, then climb to their daily peak around 3 PM. April, the warmest month, sees 281 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
Temperature: Chiang Kham vs Thailand
The map below shows the annual temperature across Thailand. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
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Chiang Kham vs World: Temperature Compared
Chiang Kham's average annual maximum temperature is 32°C (90°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Boston, USA averages 16°C (61°F) annually, with four distinct seasons and cold winters that rival northern Europe.
Tokyo, Japan averages 21°C (70°F) a year, with hot summers, cool winters, and a well-defined cherry blossom spring.
What Does the Temperature Feel Like in Chiang Kham?
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story — humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Chiang Kham, January is the coolest month, with average highs of 30°C (86°F) and humidity around 75% — considered high. In April, the warmest month, temperatures average 36°C (97°F) with 66% humidity — conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources — land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Whether a city sits on the coast or deep inland makes a significant difference to its climate. Coastal areas tend to have more stable temperatures year-round — large bodies of water absorb heat slowly in summer and release it gradually in winter, keeping extremes in check. Cities far from the sea don't benefit from that buffer, which is why continental climates tend to have hotter summers and colder winters than their coastal counterparts at the same latitude.
For more on Chiang Kham's weather — including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity — visit our Chiang Kham climate page.
