Climate of Chiang Rai, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Point-value climate at Chiang Rai (Chiang Rai, Thailand). Population approximately 117,127.
Located in Chiang Rai, Thailand, Chiang Rai has a consistently warm climate. Population approximately 117,127. Monthly average temperatures range from 20.7°C / 69.3°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April, with rainfall varying from 8 mm / 0.3 in (January) to 294 mm / 11.6 in (August) — about 1390 mm / 54.7 in across the year. Chiang Rai is the capital of Chiang Rai. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Chiang Rai's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, December.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.7°C69.3°F | 8 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 23.3°C73.9°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 25.9°C78.6°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 28.5°C83.3°F | 84 mm3.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 28.4°C83.1°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| July | 27.4°C81.3°F | 235 mm9.3″ | Tropical |
| August | 27.1°C80.8°F | 294 mm11.6″ | Tropical |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 220 mm8.7″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 109 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| November | 23.3°C73.9°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| December | 20.7°C69.3°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, December. Chiang Rai's warmest month is April at an average of 28.5°C / 83.3°F, and its driest month is January with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of rain.
What is the climate of Chiang Rai?
Chiang Rai, in Chiang Rai, Thailand, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 20.7°C / 69.3°F in January to 28.5°C / 83.3°F in April. Annual rainfall is approximately 1390 mm / 54.7 in, with the wettest month being August (294 mm / 11.6 in) and the driest January (8 mm / 0.3 in).
What is the average temperature in Chiang Rai in April?
The average temperature in Chiang Rai in April is 28.5°C / 83.3°F, with rainfall of about 84 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Chiang Rai?
The driest month in Chiang Rai is January, with about 8 mm / 0.3 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.7°C / 69.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Chiang Rai?
The wettest month in Chiang Rai is August, with approximately 294 mm / 11.6 in of average monthly rainfall.