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Chiang Rai in February

Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Jan). Across Thailand: Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C); average high / low
Rain days: 2
Crowds: High; Thailand overall
Prices: High; Thailand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

GoodThailand month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–Jan). Across Thailand: Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.

February is rated good. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Chiang RaiHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 15 °C (59 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 59 °F (15 °C), rain on about 2 days
North, Thailand · Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Paismoke haze
Cool nights Dec–Jan; the burning season (Feb–Apr) puts air quality among the worst in Asia — check AQI before booking.

Thailand overall: Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chiang Rai, side by side.

First month

Second month

February: Outside the best window (Nov–Jan). Across Thailand: Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.

January: Inside Chiang Rai's best window: Nov–Jan.

Chiang Rai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.