When to go · Chiang Rai
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°C90°F / 15°C59°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
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.
Weather in February
- Chiang RaiHighs around 32 °C, lows around 15 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 90 °F, lows around 59 °F, 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.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Thailand overall
- High
- Prices · Thailand overall
- High
Thailand overall: Dry and warming; the north starts to haze late in the month — go south.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen