Tham Pha Thai National Park National Park
National park featuring caves, waterfalls, and forests
A forested park named for its cave features; visitors explore limestone caverns, short hiking trails and viewpoints into surrounding valleys.
Tham Pha Thai National Park at a Glance#
Website: https://www.dnp.go.th
Hours: Daily 8:00am-4:30pm (typical park office hours)
Admission: 200 THB (~$6) for foreign adults; 40 THB (~$1.2) for Thai adults (standard Department of National Parks rates)
Exploring Tham Pha Thai National Park#
This national park north of Lampang covers 1,284 sq km and extends through the Lampang, Ngao, Mae Moh and Chae Hom districts. Its landscapes are varied, with altitudes ranging from 280 m to 1,253 m at Doi Mae Khwan peak, near the border of Phayao Province.
Caves and viewpoints. Tham Pha Thai (tham means “cave”) is one of the most convenient sights to reach from park headquarters, a beautiful arrangement of stalactites and stalagmites running for a kilometre from the entrance. Its beauty is matched only by Lhom Phu Kaew, whose view over a large crater makes you wonder whether you are looking down on a volcano about to erupt.
Water and wildlife. Kiw Lom Dam Lake, 34 km north of Lampang, is easily reached on boat excursions, with floating raft houses for those who want to stay the night. Wildlife includes wild boar, porcupines, moles, rabbits and even monkeys, and visitors can go rafting, canoeing, swimming or kayaking, or simply cool off beneath one of the waterfalls. The best time to visit is between November and February.
Best Time to Visit Tham Pha Thai National Park#
Aim for November to February when temperatures are cooler and trails are most pleasant.
Weather & Climate near Tham Pha Thai National Park#
Tham Pha Thai National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 13°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1077 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.