Weather in May in Chiang Rai Province
Planning a getaway to Chiang Rai Province this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Chiang Rai Province in May?
Chiang Rai Province is a region in Thailand. May in Chiang Rai Province generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Chiang Rai. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiang Rai Province in May, check out the map below. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.For specific regional insights in Chiang Rai Province, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Thoeng with an average of 202 mm to heavy rainfall in Mae Sai with 298 mm.Average sunshine
The city Chiang Rai usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Chiang Rai Province climate page.
Where to go in Chiang Rai Province in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiang Rai Province?
Chiang Rai
In May Chiang Rai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Mae Sai
In May Mae Sai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Chiang Saen
In May Chiang Saen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Golden Triangle
In May Golden Triangle generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Mae Chan
In May Mae Chan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Chiang Rai Province?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Chiang Rai Province due to the typically poor weather in Chiang Rai.
Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Chiang Rai. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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