Tham Pla - Namtok Pha Suea National Park
Park Thai park with caves, waterfall, and wildlife
In northern Thailand, Tham Pla-Namtok Pha Suea National Park includes a fish cave, trails and waterfalls set among limestone cliffs; visitors hike, swim in plunge pools and view karst formations.
How to Get to Tham Pla - Namtok Pha Suea National Park #
Typically reached by road from Mae Hong Son or Chiang Mai; private vehicle or guided day tours are common. The park is a few tens of kilometers from Mae Hong Son town - check local maps for exact directions.
Tips for Visiting Tham Pla - Namtok Pha Suea National Park #
- Visit early morning to see the fish in Tham Pla before the midday heat and crowds.
- Combine Tham Pla (the fish cave) with the short waterfalls trail at Namtok Pha Suea for a fuller day in the park.
- Wear good shoes - some paths and steps near the cave and waterfall are steep and slippery when wet.
Best Time to Visit Tham Pla - Namtok Pha Suea National Park #
Best visited in the cool dry season (Nov-Feb) for hiking and comfortable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Tham Pla - Namtok Pha Suea National Park #
Tham Pla - Namtok Pha Suea 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 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1230 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (238 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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