Best Time to Visit Chiang Rai: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Chiang Rai: January, December, February, November.
- Best months for Chiang Rai: January, December, February, November.
- Peak season is June, May, April. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, June.
- The least pleasant month is May (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 14°C | 23 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| February | 31°C | 14°C | 13 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.3 |
| March | 33°C | 17°C | 42 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.2 |
| April | 34°C | 21°C | 133 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 32°C | 23°C | 294 mm | 23 | – | – | 5.2 |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 298 mm | 26 | – | – | 5.4 |
| July | 31°C | 24°C | 398 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 389 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.7 |
| September | 30°C | 23°C | 288 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.7 |
| October | 30°C | 21°C | 138 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.3 |
| November | 28°C | 18°C | 49 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.2 |
| December | 27°C | 15°C | 27 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?
The best months are January, December, February, November.
When is the rainy season in Chiang Rai?
The wettest months are August, July, June.