What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai in May?

In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Chiang Rai averages 35°C high / 24°C low with about 247 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai in May

Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Chiang Rai is sweltering, soaked.

Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai — May climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Chiang Mai	🇹🇭 Chiang Rai
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	46/100 (F)
Feels-like high	41°C	40°C
Avg high / low	36° / 25°	35° / 24°
Rainfall	94 mm	247 mm
Rainy days	12	21
Humidity	68%	75%
Air quality (AQI)	67	65

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, rainy · best January52
Chiang Rai 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, soaked · best January46

Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai in May — FAQ

Is May better in Chiang Mai or Chiang Rai?: Chiang Mai is the better pick in May — 52 vs 46 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is sweltering, rainy, while Chiang Rai is sweltering, soaked.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai in May?: In May, Chiang Mai averages 36°C high / 25°C low with about 94 mm of rain; Chiang Rai averages 35°C high / 24°C low with about 247 mm.