Doi Muser Hilltribe Market

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Doi Muser Hilltribe Market essentials

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

Doi Muser Hilltribe Market at a Glance

About Doi Muser Hilltribe Market

Located at the highest point of the highway that connects Tak city and Mae Sot, the hilltribe market at Doi Muser is a blaze of colour and commerce, with motorists stopping off to buy unusual fruits and vegetables from stalls operated by Hmong, Lahu and Lisu. It is easy to find at kilometre marker 29, and there is usually a flurry of activity with cars pulling in and out. Even if you buy nothing, a stop offers the chance for a cup of coffee and a little exercise.

While you might spot a few handicrafts on sale, the market is predominantly about fresh food. When Thais travel far from home, they have something of an obsession with seeking out the tastiest local produce and taking a sample back to share with relatives, and this market offers an excellent opportunity to do just that.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Doi Muser Hilltribe Market

Best time is the cool, dry season (November-February) when weather is pleasant for visiting outdoor markets.

Cool / dry
November-February · ~15-28°C
Cooler, dry weather makes visiting hilltribe markets and moving between villages more comfortable and pleasant.
Rainy
June-October · ~22-32°C
Frequent rain can affect travel to market areas and make trails muddy; mornings may be the best window for visits.
Hot
March-May · ~24-38°C
Hotter weather; early mornings are preferable for market visits to avoid the heat.

Weather & Climate near Doi Muser Hilltribe Market

Climate

Doi Muser Hilltribe Market's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 14°C to 37°C. Moderate rainfall (968 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 14° - 30° 22° 3 mm mostly sunny 65% 0.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
February Excellent 16° - 34° 25° 10 mm mostly sunny 55% 0.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 20° - 37° 29° 18 mm mostly sunny 51% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 23° - 37° 32° 73 mm some cloud 55% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
May Good 24° - 34° 33° 149 mm overcast 74% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.9h
June Good 24° - 32° 31° 106 mm overcast 80% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
July Good 23° - 31° 30° 107 mm overcast 81% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 13.0h
August Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 150 mm overcast 84% 0.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.6h
September Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 180 mm overcast 86% 0.7 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Good 22° - 31° 26° 122 mm overcast 84% 0.6 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 19° - 30° 25° 40 mm some cloud 79% 0.8 m/s 1.5 very high 11.2h
December Ideal 15° - 29° 22° 10 mm mostly sunny 72% 0.6 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h