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.

Mae Yom National Park
18.7458, 100.1958
Open year-round (visitor facilities and trails variable)

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.

Cool/dry season (November-February)
Nov-Feb · 15-28°C (59-82°F) depending on elevation
Drier weather and clearer skies; better conditions for trekking and seeing viewpoints without haze.
Hot/wet season (June-September)
Jun-Sep · 20-35°C (68-95°F)
Warmer with higher rainfall; waterfalls and river flows are stronger but trails can be slippery.

Weather & Climate near Mae Yom National Park #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

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.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 32°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 35°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h 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
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (213 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

213 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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