Chiang Rai Province weather in May
Considering a trip to Chiang Rai Province this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
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.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Chiang Rai. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
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. Meanwhile, Chiang Rai enjoys close to 199 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Chiang Rai Province for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Chiang Rai Province climate page.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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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