The climate of Chiang Rai
The current climate in Chiang Rai features temperatures ranging from a high of 35°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 14°C and in the warmer months around 23°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Chiang Rai in recent years was 42°C in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in January 2016.
Rainfall amount
On average, Chiang Rai receives 1723 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
The typhoon season in Chiang Rai runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Chiang Rai?
The best time to visit Chiang Rai for sunny weather is January through April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Chiang Rai. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Chiang Rai
The climate table of Chiang Rai shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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Temp. max (°C) | 28 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Temp. min (°C) | 15 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 16 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
Precipitation (mm) | 35 | 20 | 18 | 118 | 210 | 192 | 288 | 347 | 253 | 157 | 56 | 29 |
UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Chiang Rai
Yearly Temperature in Chiang Rai
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Chiang Rai, Thailand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Chiang Rai
Total Yearly Precipitation in Chiang Rai
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Chiang Rai, Thailand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Chiang Rai
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Average weather in Chiang Rai by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chiang Rai. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.