When to go · Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai in June
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Jan). Across Thailand: Rainy season on the Andaman side; Gulf islands and Bangkok workable with afternoon storms.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 17
- Crowds
- Low
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- Low
- Thailand overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Jan). Across Thailand: Rainy season on the Andaman side; Gulf islands and Bangkok workable with afternoon storms.
Is another month better than June?
June is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in June
- Chiang RaiHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 17 days
- North, Thailand · Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Pairainy
Cool nights Dec–Jan; the burning season (Feb–Apr) puts air quality among the worst in Asia — check AQI before booking.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- Low
- Prices · Thailand overall
- Low
Thailand overall: Rainy season on the Andaman side; Gulf islands and Bangkok workable with afternoon storms.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chiang Rai, side by side.
Verdict
Jun: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jun: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Night low
Jun: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Rain days
Jun: 17
Jan: 2 (better)
Crowds
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Jun: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Jun: 0
Jan: 0
June: Outside the best window (Nov–Jan). Across Thailand: Rainy season on the Andaman side; Gulf islands and Bangkok workable with afternoon storms.
January: Inside Chiang Rai's best window: Nov–Jan.
Chiang Rai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast