Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve

Park Highland forest reserve in northern Thailand

A forest reserve centred on limestone terrain and cave passages; of interest to hikers, cavers and local conservation groups.

Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve
19.3500, 99.8800
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Best Time to Visit Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve #

The cool season (November-February) is generally the best time to visit for comfortable hiking and clear conditions.

Cool season (pleasant hiking)
Nov - Feb · 15 - 28 °C
Cooler mornings and clearer skies - the most comfortable time for hiking and exploring forested areas.
Hot season
Mar - May · 25 - 38 °C
Hotter, drier conditions that can make daytime hiking strenuous; start early to avoid heat.
Rainy season
May - Oct · 22 - 32 °C
Regular heavy showers and muddy trails; some routes can become difficult or unsafe after heavy rain.

Weather & Climate near Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve #

Climate

Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve'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 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1165 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 91 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° – 29°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° – 32°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 34°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

172 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (195 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

195 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (225 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

225 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 29°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 27°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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