Kaeng Krachan National Park
Thailand UNESCO World Heritage Site
Kaeng Krachan National Park is a national park in Thailand and is part of the Western Forest Complex. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is one of the 36 sights of Thailand listed on this website.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February, when the weather is drier with about 3 rainy days in January and 3 in December. Temperatures during these months range from lows of 18 °C to highs of 28 °C. From May to October, the area experiences more rain, with monthly rainfall peaking at about 241 mm in September and as many as 25 rainy days in that month. The hottest months are March and April, with daily highs reaching 32 °C.
Kaeng Krachan National Park is located 156 km from Bangkok. The nearest airport is Hua Hin Airport, which is 57 km away, while U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport is 169 km from the park. This site is the 24th most looked-up sight in Thailand on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 32 °C. The wettest is September, with about 241 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 25 | 74 | 100 | 186 | 209 | 228 | 234 | 241 | 240 | 86 | 12 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 13 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
