Doi Inthanon ดอยอินทนนท์
Doi Inthanon is a mountain in the Thanon Thong Chai Range. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Thailand according to English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February, when temperatures are at their lowest with daily lows around 3 °C and minimal rainfall. From May to October, the area experiences more rain, with some months seeing up to 273 mm of precipitation and approximately 26 rainy days.
To reach the mountain, you can fly into Chiang Mai International Airport, which is 54 km away. Doi Inthanon is located 580 km from Bangkok. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is May, with about 273 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 18 | 35 | 140 | 273 | 210 | 213 | 271 | 247 | 141 | 58 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 21 | 20 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 6 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
