Tham Pha Thai National Park

National Park

A forested park named for its cave features; visitors explore limestone caverns, short hiking trails and viewpoints into surrounding valleys.

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Tham Pha Thai National Park essentials

Website: dnp.go.th
Hours: Daily 8:00am-4:30pm (typical park office hours)
Admission: 200 THB (~$6) for foreign adults; 40 THB (~$1.2) for Thai adults (standard Department of National Parks rates)
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Exploring Tham Pha Thai National Park

This national park north of Lampang covers 1,284 sq km and extends through the Lampang, Ngao, Mae Moh and Chae Hom districts. Its landscapes are varied, with altitudes ranging from 280 m to 1,253 m at Doi Mae Khwan peak, near the border of Phayao Province.

Caves and viewpoints. Tham Pha Thai (tham means “cave”) is one of the most convenient sights to reach from park headquarters, a beautiful arrangement of stalactites and stalagmites running for a kilometre from the entrance. Its beauty is matched only by Lhom Phu Kaew, whose view over a large crater makes you wonder whether you are looking down on a volcano about to erupt.

Water and wildlife. Kiw Lom Dam Lake, 34 km north of Lampang, is easily reached on boat excursions, with floating raft houses for those who want to stay the night. Wildlife includes wild boar, porcupines, moles, rabbits and even monkeys, and visitors can go rafting, canoeing, swimming or kayaking, or simply cool off beneath one of the waterfalls. The best time to visit is between November and February.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Tham Pha Thai National Park

Aim for November to February when temperatures are cooler and trails are most pleasant.

Cool season
Nov - Feb · 15 - 28 °C
Pleasant, cooler weather ideal for walking and viewpoints with good visibility.
Hot season
Mar - May · 25 - 36 °C
Hotter conditions and higher humidity - plan early starts and carry water.
Rainy season
May - Oct · 22 - 32 °C
Frequent heavy rain makes trails slippery and can reduce access to some areas.

Weather & Climate near Tham Pha Thai National Park

Climate

Tham Pha Thai 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 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1077 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 4 mm mostly sunny 65% 0.8 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
February Ideal 15° - 32° 23° 9 mm mostly sunny 56% 1.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 19° - 35° 27° 24 mm mostly sunny 52% 1.2 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 22° - 35° 30° 69 mm some cloud 56% 1.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
May Acceptable 22° - 33° 30° 172 mm overcast 73% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.9h
June Good 23° - 31° 27° 121 mm overcast 80% 1.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.1h
July Good 22° - 30° 26° 137 mm overcast 82% 1.3 m/s 2.0 very high 13.0h
August Good 22° - 30° 26° 198 mm overcast 85% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
September Good 22° - 30° 26° 196 mm overcast 84% 0.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 21° - 29° 25° 111 mm partly cloudy 81% 0.8 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 18° - 28° 23° 30 mm some cloud 77% 0.7 m/s 1.5 very high 11.2h
December Ideal 14° - 27° 20° 6 mm mostly sunny 72% 0.8 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h