Namtok Pha Charoen National Park

National Park National park noted for scenic Pha Charoen waterfall

This western Thailand park centers on tiered waterfalls, teak forest and limestone cliffs; day-trippers hike trails, swim beneath cascades and visit nearby Karen and hill-tribe villages.

Namtok Pha Charoen National Park
(Namtok Pha Charoen area), Tak Province / western Thailand
16.8500, 98.7200
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Best Time to Visit Namtok Pha Charoen National Park #

Visit during the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable hiking and sightseeing; waterfalls peak in the rainy months.

Cool, dry season
November-February · 18-28°C
Cooler, drier conditions make hiking and viewing waterfalls more comfortable and trails easier to navigate.
Hot season
March-May · 28-36°C
Hot and dry - strenuous walks are less pleasant in midday heat, so plan morning or late-afternoon visits.
Rainy season
June-October · 24-30°C
Waterfalls are at their fullest and scenery is lush, but trails can be muddy and some paths may be slippery.

Weather & Climate near Namtok Pha Charoen National Park #

Climate

Namtok Pha Charoen 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 14°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1439 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 76 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 29°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° – 31°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° – 34°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° – 34°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° – 32°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (200 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° – 29°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

200 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° – 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 22°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (261 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° – 28°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

261 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 29°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

244 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 20°C. Significant rainfall (177 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

177 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 28°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
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.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 27°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.0h daylight

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