Doi Luang National Park

Park Mountainous national park in Phayao province

Phayao’s Doi Luang National Park contains evergreen forest, waterfalls and the Doi Luang summit; visitors hike trails, visit hill‑tribe villages and watch birds.

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Doi Luang National Park
Doi Luang National Park, Phayao Province, Thailand
19.3618, 99.7509

How to Get to Doi Luang National Park #

Doi Luang is reached from Phayao town and from nearby districts by road; local buses head to park entry points and private transport or guided tours simplify access to trailheads and remote areas.

Tips for Visiting Doi Luang National Park #

  • Hire a local guide for treks to the park's higher ridges-trails can be indistinct and local knowledge speeds navigation.
  • The park includes forested and montane terrain; mornings can be foggy, so pack warm layers.
  • If aiming for Doi Luang peak, allow a full day and check park regulations and permits at the visitor center.

Best Time to Visit Doi Luang National Park #

Visit during the cool season (November-February) for the most comfortable trekking conditions and clearer views.

Cool season
November-February · 10-25°C
Best weather for trekking with low rainfall and crisp mornings.
Hot season
March-May · 20-35°C
Hotter conditions; higher-elevation trails remain cooler but carry extra water.
Rainy season
June-October · 22-30°C
Frequent rain and slippery trails; some areas may be closed.

Weather & Climate near Doi Luang National Park #

Climate

Doi Luang National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and mild winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 13°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1184 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

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.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 28°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° 31°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 35°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

126 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

227 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (103 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

103 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
0.7 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 13°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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