Champa Thong Waterfall

Waterfall
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Champa Thong Waterfall essentials

Country: Thailand
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Baht (฿)
Language: Thai
Emergency: 191

Champa Thong Waterfall at a Glance

Exploring Champa Thong Waterfall

Like Wat Analayo, Champa Thong Waterfall is quite a distance from town and somewhat tricky to find, but the effort is well rewarded with some genuinely picturesque views.

The falls lie within Doi Luang National Park, which covers more than 1,000 square kilometres and straddles the borders of Phayao, Chiang Rai and Lampang. The waterfall itself is tall and framed by lush vegetation, and it is a favourite haunt of butterflies and several bird species, making it a fine spot to settle in for a picnic. As it sits just off the road from Phayao to Chiang Rai, it also makes an easy diversion for travellers heading that way.

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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Champa Thong Waterfall

Champa Thong Waterfall is most dramatic during and just after the rainy season (June-October) when water flow is highest.

Rainy season (best flow)
June-October · 22-30°C
Waterfalls are at their fullest after monsoon rains - trails can be slippery and access sometimes more challenging.
Cool dry season
November-February · 15-28°C
Pleasant weather for hiking and visiting waterfalls with clearer trails, though water flow may be reduced.
Hot season
March-May · 25-35°C
Hotter conditions and lower water levels on some days; go early to avoid heat during hikes.

Weather & Climate near Champa Thong Waterfall

Climate

Champa Thong Waterfall's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 11°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1101 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 90 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 3 mm mostly sunny 67% 0.9 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
February Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 9 mm mostly sunny 56% 1.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Ideal 15° - 31° 23° 22 mm mostly sunny 52% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 19° - 32° 25° 56 mm some cloud 56% 1.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
May Good 20° - 30° 25° 171 mm overcast 75% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.9h
June Good 20° - 28° 24° 125 mm overcast 81% 1.3 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
July Good 20° - 27° 24° 151 mm overcast 83% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 13.0h
August Good 20° - 27° 24° 213 mm overcast 87% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 12.6h
September Good 19° - 27° 23° 185 mm overcast 89% 0.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 18° - 27° 22° 115 mm overcast 87% 0.8 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 41 mm some cloud 82% 1.0 m/s 1.5 very high 11.2h
December Ideal 12° - 24° 18° 10 mm mostly sunny 76% 1.2 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h