Thung Salaeng Luang National Park

Park Thai national park protecting forests, grasslands, and wildlife

In Thailand’s central highlands, Thung Salaeng Luang National Park features dry dipterocarp forest, plateaus, waterfalls and seasonal grasslands for trekking, camping and birdwatching.

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Thung Salaeng Luang National Park
Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, Thailand (straddles Phitsanulok and Phetchabun provinces)
16.8278, 100.8700
Daily 8:00am-4:30pm (typical for Thai national parks)
Foreign adults approx. 200 THB; Thai nationals discounted (rates subject to change)

How to Get to Thung Salaeng Luang National Park #

Nearest regional transport hubs are in Phitsanulok and Lom Sak; road access to park entrances is by car or local minivan services. Check local park offices for specific entrance points and conditions.

Tips for Visiting Thung Salaeng Luang National Park #

  • Visit the park's highland viewpoints at dawn for clearer air and better cloudscapes.
  • Hire a local guide for remote trekking routes and for wildlife spotting - the park is large and trails can be confusing.
  • Avoid the rainy season (June-October) for long hikes; trails can become muddy and some areas inaccessible.

Best Time to Visit Thung Salaeng Luang National Park #

Best visited in the cool dry season (Nov-Feb) for hiking and comfortable conditions.

Cool/dry season
November-February · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Best weather for trekking, clear skies and cool nights.
Hot season
March-May · 20-35°C (68-95°F)
Hotter daytime temperatures but dramatic grasslands and potential for wildfires in extreme years.
Rainy season
June-October · 22-30°C (72-86°F)
Lush forest but trails may be slippery and some areas flood.

Weather & Climate near Thung Salaeng Luang National Park #

Climate

Thung Salaeng Luang 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 14°C to 34°C. Abundant rainfall (1196 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 80 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
43°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° 31°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 33°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
22° 34°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° 32°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

169 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

June

June is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

160 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (226 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
22° 29°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

226 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

219 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 29°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.7h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 28°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.0h daylight

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