Weather in Chiangmai/Chiangrai in late March?

Question

What is the weather like? Is it still cool, or are there parts that are permanently cool? What is there to see in CHiangmai / Chiangrai? Are the two provinces close together?

Planning to go in March. What is the weather like then? Is it still cool, or are there parts that are permanently cool? What is there to see in CHiangmai / Chiangrai? Are the two provinces close together?

Answer 1

It's gonna be hot in the city but it's gonna be cool in the mountain! Chaing Mai has golden pagoda on Doi Suthep, Night safari, Chaing Mai zoo, trekking, caving, and white water rafting. Chaing Rai has mountainous landscape and Hill tribes.

Answer 2

Weather starts warming up from Feb onward. The mountain areas will always be cool, anytime of the year.

Chiangrai is 100+ km noorth of Chiangmai. Again, weather is cool in the mountain areas of Chiangrai too. It will be hot at other times.

Answer 3

Well, the answer above is current conditions as it is now cool season.. but March is hot season - - !! later in the month, even hotter.. as anywhere, nights can call down a little esp depending on elevation -- - but noon is a blister..And yes, the two provinces are relatively close together - - a few hours in a bus - abt 3 hrs..

Answer 4

Spanky is quite right. By the end of March, Thailand is approaching the hottest time of year (typically April thru May). Temps are likely to reach 35C - 40C. Fortunately, in the north, the night-time temps are pleasantly cool. As for what to see and do in CM/CR, you are best advised to do an internet search, which will give you tons of good information. Alternatively, you should pick up a Thailand travel guide book at your favorite book store. I hope you enjoy your visit to Thailand.

Answer 5

Yup, the weather in Changmai currently is cool. And if you're travelling to the mountainous areas, you'll feel the air is even cooler. And the temperature can get to 6 - 10 degrees if you're on the mountains.