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Chiang Rai

เชียงราย

Places in Chiang Rai

Weather by month

Regional guide for The North. Best: Nov to Jan. How we rate months

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Good
  3. Mar Avoid
  4. Apr Avoid
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Mixed
  7. Jul Mixed
  8. Aug Mixed
  9. Sep Mixed
  10. Oct Good
  11. Nov Best
  12. Dec Best

Browse similar places across Thailand: cities and towns, temples, historical sites, rivers and lakes.

Nearby provinces: Phayao, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Phrae.

Common questions

What region is Chiang Rai in?

Chiang Rai (เชียงราย) is in Northern Thailand. Nearby provinces include Phayao, Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son, Phrae.

When is the best time to visit Chiang Rai?

Nov to Jan is usually best. Mar to Apr is the hardest time: Burning season. Smoke haze is often heavy and views disappear.

What is there to see in Chiang Rai?

We cover 2 places here: Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen. Types of places: cities and towns, temples, historical sites, rivers and lakes.