Ton Sak Yai National Park
Park Thai national park featuring seasonal rivers and forests
A protected area in Uttaradit province noted for old-growth trees and dry-forest tracks; visitors hike to waterfalls, follow forest trails and see sizeable native trees and seasonal wildflowers.
How to Get to Ton Sak Yai National Park #
Ton Sak Yai is best reached by road from Uttaradit town (roughly 1-2 hours depending on trailheads); local buses and songthaews serve parts of the route but a private car or hired driver is more convenient for reaching park entrances.
Tips for Visiting Ton Sak Yai National Park #
- Talk to the park office in Uttaradit city before heading into deeper trails-routes can be poorly marked and seasonal access varies.
- Best to hire a local guide for tree and wildlife identification; the forest contains stands of very old dipterocarps.
- Avoid the mid-monsoon months (Aug-Sep) when trails can become dangerously slippery and rivers rise quickly.
Best Time to Visit Ton Sak Yai National Park #
Best visited November-February for comfortable hiking and clearer conditions.
Weather & Climate near Ton Sak Yai National Park #
Ton Sak Yai 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 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1191 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°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 31°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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May
May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (202 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (208 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°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.
