Jong Kham Lake
Lake Freshwater lake in northern Thailand
A northern Thai lake framed by low mountains; visitors come for boat rides, temple views nearby and late-afternoon light over the water.
How to Get to Jong Kham Lake #
Jong Kham Lake is in Mae Hong Son town; from the Mae Hong Son bus terminal/town centre the lake and surrounding temples are a short tuk‑tuk ride or roughly a 10-20 minute walk. If coming from Chiang Mai, expect a road journey of about 240-260 km (around 4-5 hours) by car or regular intercity bus/minivan services to Mae Hong Son; from there local songthaews or tuk‑tuks will take you to the lake.
Best Time to Visit Jong Kham Lake #
Best visited in the cool, dry season (November-February) when skies are clearer and temperatures are comfortable for lakeside walks.
Weather & Climate near Jong Kham Lake #
Jong Kham Lake's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1265 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.