When to go · Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai in March

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Sep (wettest).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C); average high / low
Rain days: 4
Crowds: Medium; Thailand overall
Prices: Medium; Thailand overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Chiang Rai

Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Sep (wettest).

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Chiang RaiHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 18 °C (64 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 64 °F (18 °C), rain on about 4 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: Hot; northern burning season makes Chiang Mai air bad. Beaches both coasts are good.

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

First month

Second month

March: Listed as a month to avoid: Mar–Apr (smoke and heat), Sep (wettest).

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

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