Chiang Rai, Thailand
Chiang Saen
Chiang Saen is a small town in Chiang Rai, Thailand, 373 m above sea level. It has a population of about 10,807. The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population10,807
Local time20:37
20.28° N, 100.09° EElevation 373 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
October: high / low29° / 22°
Rain this month136mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Chiang Saen at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:17 · 17:5211 h 35 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:47Next holiday23 OctoberHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month34°C
Average high in April
Coolest month15°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthAugust
404 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
10 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 8.6 km
Weather in Chiang Saen
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 89%
Today22 Oct31°25°
Fri23 Oct32°24°
Sat24 Oct32°23°
Sun25 Oct32°24°
Mon26 Oct32°25°1.4 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°11.5 mm
Wed28 Oct28°22°19.5 mm
Thu29 Oct30°22°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct31°22°
Sat31 Oct31°22°
When to go to Chiang Saen
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 86 | 77 | 54 | 38 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 39 | 54 | 78 | 93 |
| High | 27° | 30° | 33° | 34° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 27° | 26° |
| Low | 15° | 16° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 22° | 18° | 15° |
| Rain (mm) | 10 | 15 | 32 | 97 | 229 | 224 | 380 | 404 | 294 | 136 | 63 | 19 |
| Wet days | 3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 12 | 5 | 2 |
What's on in Chiang Saen
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Public holidays
23OctHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNational
Fri5DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday · National Day · National Father's DayNational
Sat7DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) · National Day (in lieu) · National Father's Day (in lieu)National
Mon10DecConstitution DayNational
ThuMonuments and museums in Chiang Saen
Outdoors around Chiang Saen
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Golden TriangleViewpoints
0.7 kmChiang Saen golf driving rangeGolf courses
0.9 kmInternational Cultural ResortTheme parks
1.4 kmPlace for tent, without water. (Заболотин)Camp sites
1.9 kmAmazing Mekong ViewpointViewpoints
3.6 kmPhoukewlom Mountains International Golf ResortGolf courses
3.7 kmNature around Chiang Saen
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Chiang Saen
Earthquakes around Chiang Saen
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days1magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 195022magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record14within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
6.9Tachileik 27 km ↑2011 · 53 km
6.3Ban Houakhoua 41 km ↗2007 · 72 km
6.1Chiang Rai 33 km ↙2014 · 81 km
5.9Kengtung 64 km ↙1965 · 101 km
Towns and villages around Chiang Saen
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ban Wiang Tai0.4 kmBan Wiang Nuea0.6 kmBan Hua Wiang1.2 kmBan Pa Sak Hang Wiang1.3 kmBan Chom Kitti1.6 kmBan Huai Kiang2 kmBan San Ton Pao2.7 kmBan Pa Sak2.8 kmBan Ku Tao3.4 kmBan Doi Chan3.4 kmBan Sop Kham4.1 kmBan Prong4.7 kmBan Rong Bong4.9 kmBan Chiang Saen Noi4.9 kmBan Nong Bua Tong5 kmBan Doi Si Kaeo5.2 kmBan Doi Ngam5.8 kmBan Wang Daeng6.1 kmBan Sop Lua6.5 kmBan Thung Fa Ham6.5 kmBan Doi Champi6.6 kmBan Nong Bua Luang6.6 kmBan San Makhet6.7 kmBan Pang6.7 kmBan San That6.8 kmBan Doi Kham6.8 kmBan Khong Ngam7.5 kmBan Pang Mo Puang7.6 kmBan Sop Kok7.7 kmBan Sop Ruak8.1 kmBan San Sai Kong Ngam8.2 kmBan Mae Kham Nong Bua8.6 kmBan Ko Pha Kham8.8 kmBan Nong Bua Sot8.8 kmBan San Fai8.9 kmBan Suan Dok9.1 kmBan Mae Kham Kaset9.2 kmBan Mae Kham Tai9.5 kmBan Tha Khan Thong9.6 kmBan Hua Kwan9.9 kmBan Pa Sak Noi10 kmBan Doi Sa-ngo Klang10 kmBan Doi Sa-ngo Bon10 kmBan Si Don Mun10 kmBan Pa Tueng11 kmBan Pa Thon11 kmBan Rai11 kmBan Pa Daet11 kmBan Nong Pla Sadet11 kmBan Wang Lao11 kmBan Ngio Thao11 kmBan Pa Mai12 kmBan Si Bun Yuen12 kmBan Mae Ma13 kmBan San Maitri13 kmBan Wiang Kaeo13 kmBan Pong Khong13 kmBan San Ton Thong14 kmBan San Sali14 kmBan Pa Koi14 kmBan Thung14 kmBan Huai Nam Yen14 kmBan Mae Ngoen15 km
Chiang Saen from above
Around Chiang Saen31 places to see, do and reach nearby
Ruak RiverNature8.8 kmAng Kep Nam Huai KwanNature13 kmAng Kep Nam Nong Mano RaNature15 kmTham PlaNature24 kmKo KlangNature7.0 kmKo Pha KhamNature8.6 kmDoi TungMountain27 kmDoi ChongMountain27 kmDoi Chang MubMountain29 kmDoi Luang Prae MuangMountain26 kmDoi Tham PumMountain26 kmLoi HsankangMountain37 kmWat Phrachao Lan ThongMonument0.3 kmWat Phra That Chedi LuangMonument0.7 kmWat Pa SakMonument1.0 kmWat Phra That Chom KittiMonument1.8 kmWat Pha KhaopanMonument0.3 kmWat Pong SanukMonument0.4 kmWat Phra BuatMonument0.5 kmWat Phra That Pha NgaoMonument4.2 kmChiang Saen National MuseumMuseum0.8 kmHouse of OpiumMuseum8.5 kmHall of OpiumMuseum10 kmChiang Saen · ferry portFerry port0.2 kmChiang SeanFerry port1.0 kmBan KhoanPlace8.3 kmBan Sop RuakPlace8.1 kmDonethatPlace8.1 kmHomyenPlace5.9 kmBan SimuangngamPlace9.3 kmChiang RaiPlace49 km
Getting to Chiang Saen
Bokeo International AirportBOR
9.8 kmTachileik AirportTHL
28 kmMae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International AirportCEI
42 kmืท่าเรือเชียงแสนFerry port
0.2 kmChiang SeanFerry port
1 kmPlaces near Chiang Saen
Places with a climate like Chiang Saen
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Chiang Saen?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Chiang Saen.
What is the hottest month in Chiang Saen?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Chiang Saen?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the rainiest month in Chiang Saen?
August is the wettest month with about 404 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.