Weather in Chiang Rai - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Chiang Rai, Thailand: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Chiang Rai
today🌧️ 28°💧 6 mm
Sun🌧️ 31°💧 8.4 mm
Mon🌧️ 30°💧 20.9 mm
Tue🌧️ 24°💧 20.2 mm
Wed🌧️ 30°💧 1.5 mm
Thu🌧️ 31°💧 14.4 mm
Fri🌧️ 29°💧 25 mm
Sat🌧️ 30°💧 2.6 mm
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Tuesday 8 Sept in Chiang Rai, the forecast high is 24°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 29°C to 31°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 99% of similar days.

28°Cexceptionally cool
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 90% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
31°Cnear normal
usually 29°C–31°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
30°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–31°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
24°Cexceptionally cool
usually 29°C–31°C
cooler than 99% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
30°Cnear normal
usually 28°C–31°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: lighter than usual
31°Cwarmer than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
warmer than 74% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: more rain than usual wind: exceptionally light
29°Ccooler than usual
usually 28°C–31°C
cooler than 74% of similar days
night: warmer than usual rain: exceptionally wet wind: lighter than usual

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 30°C by day. The coolest year was 1981 (28°C) and the warmest was 2009 (33°C). The current forecast averages 29°C - lower than in 78% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Chiang Rai 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast
30°
around 24° at night · days with rain: 14
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
31°
around 23° at night · rain chance 49%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
30°
around 22° at night · rain chance 38%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Chiang Rai: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 30° by day and 24° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 31° in September, and about 30° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Chiang Rai

Saturday5 September 2026
🌧️28°moderate rain
sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:33 · night 24° · evening 29° · rain 6.03 mm · humidity 87% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 81%
Sunday6 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:32 · night 25° · evening 29° · rain 8.43 mm · humidity 65% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 31%
Monday7 September 2026
🌧️30°moderate rain
sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:31 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 20.88 mm · humidity 69% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Tuesday8 September 2026
🌧️24°moderate rain
sunrise 06:06 · sunset 18:30 · night 23° · evening 23° · rain 20.18 mm · humidity 96% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Wednesday9 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:29 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 1.45 mm · humidity 66% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 100%
Thursday10 September 2026
🌧️31°moderate rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:29 · night 23° · evening 25° · rain 14.36 mm · humidity 65% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 84%
Friday11 September 2026
🌧️29°moderate rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:28 · night 22° · evening 24° · rain 24.99 mm · humidity 73% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 59%
Saturday12 September 2026
🌧️30°light rain
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:27 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 2.55 mm · humidity 49% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 46%
Sunday13 September 2026
☁️30°overcast clouds
sunrise 06:07 · sunset 18:26 · night 24° · evening 24° · rain 1.5 mm · humidity 48% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 90%
Monday14 September 2026
🌤️31°a few clouds
sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:25 · night 23° · evening 24° · rain 2.22 mm · humidity 49% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 18%
Tuesday15 September 2026
🌧️31°light rain
sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:24 · night 24° · evening 25° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 54% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 1%
Wednesday16 September 2026
☀️32°clear sky
sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:23 · night 26° · evening 26° · rain 6.24 mm · humidity 50% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 1%
Thursday17 September 2026
🌧️32°moderate rain
sunrise 06:08 · sunset 18:22 · night 24° · evening 26° · rain 8.82 mm · humidity 50% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 75%
Friday18 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:21 · night 25° · evening 26° · rain 1.05 mm · humidity 48% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 67%
Saturday19 September 2026
🌧️32°light rain
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:20 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 0.15 mm · humidity 49% · wind 1 m/s · clouds 23%
Sunday20 September 2026
🌧️33°light rain
sunrise 06:09 · sunset 18:19 · night 25° · evening 27° · rain 2.16 mm · humidity 48% · wind 2 m/s · clouds 9%

UV index in Chiang Rai - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTChiang Rai03681111+8.9UV VERY HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and16:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 20 min9Sat5.099Sun6.093Mon7.097Tue8.092Wed9.098Thu10.099Fri11.099Sat12.099Sun13.099Mon14.099Tue15.099Wed16.098Thu17.098Fri18.099Sat19.099Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Chiang Rai is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 20 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Chiang Rai weather through the year

Chiang Rai - annual climate

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, November, December.

Upcoming public holidays in Thailand: King Bhumibol Memorial Day — 13 October · Chulalongkorn Day — 23 October · King Bhumibol's Birthday, National Day and Father's Day — 7 December. Full calendar and travel notes

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FAQ - Chiang Rai weather

What is the weather like in Chiang Rai today?
Today it is about 28° during the day and 24° at night, moderate rain.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Chiang Rai?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.