Climate normals · 1970–2000
Chiang Rai Climate
Chiang Rai is a city in Thailand (03) with a population of about 78,756. Its average annual temperature is 25.4°C (78°F), with roughly 1375 mm of rain per year.
25.4°C
Avg Temp
1375
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
Chiang Rai Climate
Chiang Rai has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F) and receives about 1375 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.4°C
Avg Temp
1375
Precip (mm/yr)
Apr
Hottest Month
Dec
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 69° | 7 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 12 mm |
| March | 26° / 78° | 25 mm |
| April | 28° / 83° | 83 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 180 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 157 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 234 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 289 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 217 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 108 mm |
| November | 23° / 74° | 47 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 16 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Chiang Rai
The most comfortable months to visit Chiang Rai are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 36°C high). The coldest is December (near 14°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Chiang Rai are typically January, December and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Chiang Rai, Thailand has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C and about 1375 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is December.
In April, the hottest month, daily highs in Chiang Rai average about 36°C (96°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.