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Salawin National Park

Park

Salawin National Park follows parts of the Salween River in northern Thailand; visitors come for river scenery, forest trails and visits to hill-tribe villages along remote stretches of the borderlands.

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Salawin National Park essentials

Country: Thailand
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Baht (฿)
Language: Thai
Emergency: 191

Salawin National Park at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Salawin National Park

Best during the dry season for safer trails and easier river crossings; always check local conditions.

Dry Season
November-April · 20-32°C
Better overland access and lower river levels for hiking.
Wet Season
May-October · 22-30°C
Rivers are fuller and dramatic but some trails can be impassable.

Weather & Climate near Salawin National Park

Climate

Salawin National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1389 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
9°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 28° 20° 3 mm mostly sunny 66% 0.7 m/s 1.5 very high 11.0h
February Ideal 14° - 31° 23° 8 mm clear 54% 0.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 17° - 34° 26° 12 mm mostly sunny 53% 1.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Excellent 21° - 35° 30° 42 mm some cloud 57% 0.9 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
May Acceptable 22° - 33° 30° 209 mm overcast 76% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.9h
June Good 22° - 29° 26° 209 mm overcast 85% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
July Good 22° - 29° 25° 249 mm overcast 87% 1.0 m/s 1.8 very high 13.0h
August Good 22° - 28° 25° 251 mm overcast 89% 0.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.6h
September Good 21° - 29° 25° 203 mm overcast 90% 0.6 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 21° - 29° 25° 159 mm partly cloudy 87% 0.6 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
November Ideal 18° - 29° 23° 37 mm mostly sunny 81% 0.8 m/s 1.6 very high 11.2h
December Ideal 15° - 27° 21° 7 mm mostly sunny 74% 0.7 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Salawin National Park

Access from northern Thai towns such as Mae Hong Son or Tak involves regional roads and then local routes; guided river-based journeys and jungle treks are common ways to reach deeper sections of the park.

Tips for Visiting Salawin National Park

  • Hire local guides; many trails are remote and river conditions affect access.
  • Bring waterproof clothing and expect humid, dense forest conditions.
  • Check regulations and park status with Thai authorities; permits may be required for some trails.