Best time to go to Chiang Rai Average weather of Chiang Rai, Thailand

When is the best time to go to Chiang Rai?

When is the best time to go to Chiang Rai? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The best months for good weather in Chiang Rai are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December
On average, the warmest months are March, April and May
February is the driest month
The rainiest months are July and August

Annual weather in Chiang Rai

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Weather details in Chiang Rai month by month

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January February March April May June July August September October November December

Weather and climate in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai enjoys a tropical savanna climate (with dry winter) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Chiang Rai is 92°F (ranging from 85°F in december to 103°F in april). Annual rainfall is 82.5in, with a minimum of 0.3in in february and a maximum of 18.6in in august.

In january the climate is good. the thermometer goes up to 86°F°C and it rains about 0.9in each month.
In february the climate is perfect. The record temperature this month is 106°F and you can expect to have 0.3in of rainfall/month during this period.
In march the climate is beautiful. In average, on the morning it is 72°F and it rains in march about 0.8in.
From april to may the climate is correct. By early evening, the temperature averages 86°F.
Between the months of june and august the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 79°F.
Between the months of september and october the climate is passable, but still OK. It is for example 90°F as maximum temperature in october and it rains about 23% of the time in october.
In the month of november the climate is very good. By early evening, the temperature averages 72°F and, in november, 2 days of rain are expected.
In december the climate is good. The record temperature this month is 95°F and you can expect to have 1in of rainfall/month during this period.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in Chiang Rai

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Chiang Rai: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Chiang Rai

Find out when Chiang Rai has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Chiang Rai

Very low season in Chiang Rai
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: April, June, July and September.
Low season in Chiang Rai
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, May, August and October.
High season in Chiang Rai
The number of visitors to Chiang Rai is high in: January, February and November.
Peak season in Chiang Rai
The largest number of tourists visiting Chiang Rai is during: December.

Figure: Visitor index for Chiang Rai month by month

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On average, it costs $ 32 per day to hire a car in Chiang Rai. This price varies by $ 7.7 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 28 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in december is $ 36.