Chiang Rai in March
Climate
- Day / Night
- 33.7°C / 17.5°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Humidity
- 64%
Official 30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Thai Meteorological Department's Chiang Rai station, 6 km from Chiang Rai (source). See Where to Go for how this compares across regions.
About this month
Shoulder season (nationwide generalization)
Hot season begins — daytime temperatures climb noticeably, especially inland and in the north. In Chiang Mai and the north, this is also when seasonal smoke/haze from agricultural burning typically starts affecting air quality — check the Air Quality section before travelling there.
Makha Bucha Day falls in February or March, depending on the lunar calendar, and carries a nationwide ban on alcohol sales for the whole day — shops, bars and restaurants alike. Exact dates are set by the Thai Cabinet each year, so check the current year's holiday list before you travel.
Event this month
International Kite FestivalCha-Am beach, Phetchaburi province
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