Chiang Rai, Thailand Weather

Chiang Rai,  Weather
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Current conditions

Updated:
27°C
80.6°F
°C °F

Condition: Slight Thunderstorm

Pressure: 963 hPa

Feel like: 32 °C

Temperature: 27°C

Cloud: 100%

Humidity: 86%

Wind: S - 5 km/h

Visibility: 3.44 km

Weather forecast

Wed
05 Aug
23°C / 27°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Thu
06 Aug
23°C / 26°C
Thunderstorm With Slight
Fri
07 Aug
22°C / 27°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sat
08 Aug
23°C / 28°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Sun
09 Aug
23°C / 27°C
Slight Thunderstorm
Hourly forecast today:
05:00 AM
24° / 27°
24° / 27°
Slight Thunderstorm
86% 21 km/h
06:00 AM
25° / 27°
25° / 27°
Slight Thunderstorm
86% 21 km/h
07:00 AM
25° / 29°
25° / 29°
Slight Thunderstorm
79% 20 km/h
08:00 AM
24° / 29°
24° / 29°
Slight Thunderstorm
74% 20 km/h
09:00 AM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Slight Thunderstorm
94% 32 km/h
10:00 AM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Slight Rain Showers
95% 27 km/h
11:00 AM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Slight Rain Showers
95% 10 km/h
12:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Moderate Drizzle
97% 7 km/h
13:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Drizzle
95% 7 km/h
14:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Drizzle
94% 7 km/h
15:00 PM
24° / 25°
24° / 25°
Moderate Drizzle
95% 10 km/h

30 Day Averages and Extremes

  • Average high 28.07°C
  • Average low 22.67°C
  • Hottest day 31°C (11 August 2026)
  • Coldest day 21°C (19 July 2026)
  • Average humidity 90.43%
  • Days with precipitation 30 days
  • Highest precipitation 93 mm (01 August 2026)

Yesterday's Data

  • Max: 29°C
  • Min: 23°C
  • Total Precipitation: 26 mm

Temperature and possibility of rain in Chiang Rai over the next 12 hours

Temperature and possibility of rain in Chiang Rai in the coming days

Rainfall in Chiang Rai in the coming days

Chiang Rai Climate Summary

Chiang Rai features a Tropical wet and dry or savanna (Köppen classification: Aw), with an average annual temperature of 26.77ºC (80.19ºF), which is about -1.87% lower than the national average for Thailand. Annually, the city experiences approximately 88.01 millimeters (3.46 inches) of rainfall, spread across 147.07 rainy days, accounting for 40.29% of the year.

Longitude 19.9104798
Latitude 99.840576
Yearly high temperature 31.35ºC (88.43ºF)
Yearly low temperature 19.64ºC (67.35ºF)
Hottest month April 37.46ºC (99.43ºF)
Coldest month January 13.68ºC (56.62ºF)
Yearly precip 88.01mm (3.46in)
Days with rainfall 147.07 days (40.29%)
Driest month February (48.16%)
Wettest month August (86.76%)

Weather averages by month

Month High / Low (°C) Rain
January 27.82° / 13.68° 2.09 days
February 32.26° / 15.69° 0.45 days
March 35.7° / 20.4° 2.09 days
April 37.46° / 23.81° 4.82 days
May 35.17° / 23.68° 14.91 days
June 31.34° / 22.74° 26.36 days
July 29.39° / 22.2° 28.18 days
August 29.54° / 21.79° 27.36 days
September 30.55° / 21.2° 22.27 days
October 30.34° / 19.23° 11.27 days
November 29.43° / 17.02° 5.09 days
December 27.25° / 14.24° 2.18 days

Frequently asked questions

1. What is the hottest month in Chiang Rai?

April has the highest average monthly temperature (daily mean of 37.46ºC) and January are the coolest (daily mean of 13.68ºC).

2. What should I wear in Chiang Rai today?

For today's very hot weather in Chiang Rai, with the high temperatures above 26ºC (78.8ºF), consider wearing:
- Thin, moisture-wicking socks
- Breathable shorts or skirts
- Open-toed sandals or light sneakers
- Sunscreen for skin protection

Temperature

Early
24°C / 26°C
Morning
24°C / 25°C
Afternoon
24°C / 25°C
Evening
23°C / 23°C

Air quality

Good

Satisfactory air quality, minimal pollution, low risk

  • CO2 441
  • CO 176
  • NH3 0
  • NO2 1
  • O3 74
  • PM10 3
  • PM25 3
  • SO2 3
  • CH4 1,368

Sunrise / Sunset

22:57
11:55