Sukhothai Historical Park
Thailand UNESCO World Heritage Site
Sukhothai Historical Park is a historical park in Thailand and is part of the Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the 36 sights of Thailand featured on this site. It is also one of the 15 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February when temperatures are lower and rainfall is minimal. In December, daily highs are around 29 °C and lows are 18 °C with only about 1 day of rain. By March, highs reach 36 °C and April is the hottest month with highs of 37 °C. The wettest period occurs from May to October, with September seeing the most rain at about 272 mm over 25 days.
Sukhothai Airport is the nearest airport, located 27 km away. Chiang Mai International Airport is another option, situated 209 km from the park. The site is 374 km from Bangkok. The park covers an area of 70 km2.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is September, with about 272 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 30 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 19 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 5 | 16 | 25 | 73 | 240 | 173 | 135 | 173 | 272 | 213 | 51 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 5 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
