Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
21mm
Sun
7.9h
Weather score
85
Very good
Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 21mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Compare Chiang Rai, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
March34°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
March21mm average rain
March is one of Chiang Rai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
March7.9 hours average sun
March is brighter than Chiang Rai's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
March85 weather score
March is one of Chiang Rai's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.