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.
Weather & Climate near Tham Phah Tup Forest Reserve#
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.
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.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (195 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 (225 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (188 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.