Tak
City in Thailand
Tak is a city in Thailand with a population of 17,565 in 2014. Located 378 km from Bangkok, the city draws visitors to sights such as Bhumibol Dam and the Moei River.
What to see
Visitors to the area can explore the Bhumibol Dam and take in the natural surroundings along the Moei River.
When to go
Temperatures remain warm year-round, with daily highs ranging from 29 °C in December to 37 °C in March and April. January and February are the driest months, with rain of 3 mm on about 2 days and 8 mm on about 2 days respectively. The rainy season peaks from May through October, with monthly rain totals between 105 mm and 203 mm and rainy days numbering up to 26 per month in July and August.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Mae Sot Airport, located 65 km away. Chiang Mai International Airport serves as a hub at a distance of 211 km.
Top sights in Tak
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is September, with about 203 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 18 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 8 | 15 | 56 | 172 | 133 | 105 | 131 | 203 | 178 | 50 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 19 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 6 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tak (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.