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 at a Glance#

Exploring Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve#

Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve occupies a small park where a number of caves riddle the limestone hills. Many are adorned with Buddha images, though the trails to each are poorly marked and a little tricky to find, as is the cave complex itself.

Walking the reserve. The area is something of a ramble, and you may find it more enjoyable to walk around the forest reserve than to hunt out the caves. Once you have found them, keep an eye open for birds and butterflies along the track and just up from the office.

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
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