Pha Bong Hot SpringsExploring Pha Bong Hot Springs
Pha Bong Hot Springs are one of Mae Hong Son’s out-of-town attractions, lying about 11km south of town just off the main Mae Hong Son - Khun Yuam highway (Highway 108). The site, just beyond the village of Pha Bong, covers around three acres and is well organized, with free outdoor pools and private baths available for a small charge. Food and drink vendors set up outside.
The springs make a pleasant morning or afternoon stop rather than an all-day outing, so it is best to have something else planned for the rest of the day. On an all-encompassing loop trip from Chiang Mai, you might pause here on your way out of Mae Hong Son, or combine the visit with a look at Pha Bong village and a roundabout tour of the nearby side roads.
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Weather & Climate near Pha Bong Hot Springs
Tropical climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 15°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1238 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 15° - 28° | 21° | 6 mm | - | - | 0.7 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 16° - 31° | 24° | 5 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 20° - 35° | 28° | 18 mm | - | - | 1.1 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | 24° - 37° | 31° | 56 mm | - | - | 0.9 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 25° - 34° | 29° | 171 mm | - | - | 1.2 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 24° - 32° | 28° | 167 mm | - | - | 1.2 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 24° - 31° | 28° | 211 mm | - | - | 1.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 240 mm | - | - | 0.8 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 24° - 31° | 27° | 194 mm | - | - | 0.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 22° - 31° | 27° | 111 mm | - | - | 0.7 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 20° - 29° | 25° | 44 mm | - | - | 0.8 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 16° - 28° | 22° | 15 mm | - | - | 0.7 m/s | - | - |
Pha Bong Hot Springs: Getting There & Need to Know
- What is it? A set of small hot springs near Mae Hong Son with large outdoor pools and private indoor tubs.
- Opening hours: 09:00 - 18:00 daily.
- Entrance fee: free to enter; charge for private cubicles.
- Where: about 11km south of Mae Hong Son town along the main highway, just beyond Pha Bong.
Southbound buses from Mae Hong Son can drop you at Pha Bong Hot Springs, though it is easiest to arrive by your own transport or bicycle.