Doi Hua Mot Mountain

Scenic mountain peak in northern Thailand

Doi Hua Mot at a Glance#

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About Doi Hua Mot#

This hill, about 10km south of Umphang beside Highway 1090, is well worth visiting for its expansive views of the area. It stands at an elevation of almost 1,000 metres, and because the top is bare it affords fantastic views over the surrounding hills and valleys.

During the rainy season the hill is covered with a pinkish wildflower in bloom, which adds to the appeal of the scene. Whichever way you look, your eyes are met with pleasing vistas and very little sign of human habitation. Since it takes less than an hour to get there and back from Umphang, it is well worth checking out while in the area.

Best Time to Visit Doi Hua Mot#

Best visited in the cool, dry season (November-February) for clearer skies and cooler mountain conditions.

Cool / dry
November-February · ~10-22°C (mountain)
Cooler, clearer weather on the hill makes hiking and viewpoints more enjoyable; mornings can be chilly at elevation.
Hot
March-May · ~20-34°C
Warmer conditions with higher daytime temperatures; heat can reduce comfort on longer walks.
Rainy
June-October · ~18-30°C
Heavy rainfall can make trails slippery and obscure views; expect frequent showers and muddy paths.

Weather & Climate near Doi Hua Mot#

Climate

Doi Hua Mot's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1175 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 83 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 27°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° – 30°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 33°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

168 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (224 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 29°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

224 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 29°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 29°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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