Chiang Rai in January
8.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
28°CAvg high
14°CAvg low
3Rainy days (23 mm)
10:55 hDaylight
07:02Sunrise · 17:58 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 28°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
- Shorts or a light skirt
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.5 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Chiang Rai in January?
Daytime highs average 28°C and nights about 14°C.
When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?
The best months are January, December, February, November.