Mae Yom National Park
Park National park in northern Thailand, river valley forest
Mae Yom National Park preserves teak and mixed forest in northern Thailand, with the Yom River valley, waterfalls and mountain trails. Tourists hike, birdwatch and visit nearby rural villages.
How to Get to Mae Yom National Park #
Mae Yom National Park is reached by road from nearby Phrae and Uttaradit provinces. The park is approximately a 1-2 hour drive from Phrae town depending on the trailhead; hire a local driver or join a regional tour for easier logistics.
Tips for Visiting Mae Yom National Park #
- Hire a local ranger-guide for multi-day treks-trail markings are limited and river crossings can be challenging after rain.
- Travel light and plan for early starts; viewpoints and waterfalls are best photographed in morning light before haze builds.
- Bring insect protection and a compact rain shell; the park's climate changes quickly in the mountains.
Best Time to Visit Mae Yom National Park #
Mae Yom National Park is accessible year-round, with the cool/dry season offering clearer trekking conditions and the wet season producing fuller waterfalls.
Weather & Climate near Mae Yom National Park #
Mae Yom National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1089 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.