Weather in Pai
Mae Hong Son · North
Here you can see how warm it gets in Pai month by month, how much rain falls and when the best time to visit is. The figures are long-term averages from the Thai weather service, not a forecast.
Pai is a small town in the mountains of Mae Hong Son province in the north-west. In the mountains the nights are often cooler than at the station. Pai has no weather station of its own with long-term figures. The figures come from the Mae Hong Son station, about 49 km away.
Pai through the yearTemperature and rain
All values as a table
| Month | Pai (North) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 14° at night · 6 mm |
| Feb | 33° / 14° at night · 6 mm |
| Mar | 37° / 18° at night · 17 mm |
| Apr | 39° / 22° at night · 63 mm |
| May | 36° / 24° at night · 174 mm |
| Jun | 33° / 24° at night · 190 mm |
| Jul | 32° / 23° at night · 227 mm |
| Aug | 32° / 23° at night · 239 mm |
| Sept | 33° / 23° at night · 199 mm |
| Oct | 33° / 22° at night · 114 mm |
| Nov | 31° / 19° at night · 45 mm |
| Dec | 29° / 15° at night · 10 mm |
Source: Thai Meteorological Department (TMD), climate averages 1981 to 2010, rounded. Temperature = average daily high, rain = monthly total. Individual years can differ considerably.
Weather in Pai month by month
Pai in January
In January, daytime temperatures in Pai average 30 °C, with 14 °C at night. With around 6 millimetres of rain, January is very dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Pai in February
In February, daytime temperatures in Pai average 33 °C, with 14 °C at night. With around 6 millimetres of rain, February is very dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Pai in March
In March, daytime temperatures in Pai average 37 °C, with 18 °C at night. With around 17 millimetres of rain, March is very dry.
Pai in April
In April, daytime temperatures in Pai average 39 °C, with 22 °C at night. With around 63 millimetres of rain, April is fairly dry with occasional showers. This is the hottest month of the year.
Pai in May
In May, daytime temperatures in Pai average 36 °C, with 24 °C at night. With around 174 millimetres of rain, May is a rainy season month.
Pai in June
In June, daytime temperatures in Pai average 33 °C, with 24 °C at night. With around 190 millimetres of rain, June is a rainy season month.
Pai in July
In July, daytime temperatures in Pai average 32 °C, with 23 °C at night. With around 227 millimetres of rain, July is a rainy season month.
Pai in August
In August, daytime temperatures in Pai average 32 °C, with 23 °C at night. With around 239 millimetres of rain, August is a rainy season month. This is the wettest month of the year.
Pai in September
In September, daytime temperatures in Pai average 33 °C, with 23 °C at night. With around 199 millimetres of rain, September is a rainy season month.
Pai in October
In October, daytime temperatures in Pai average 33 °C, with 22 °C at night. With around 114 millimetres of rain, October is a rainy season month.
Pai in November
In November, daytime temperatures in Pai average 31 °C, with 19 °C at night. With around 45 millimetres of rain, November is dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Pai in December
In December, daytime temperatures in Pai average 29 °C, with 15 °C at night. With around 10 millimetres of rain, December is very dry. It is part of the best time to visit.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Pai
When is the best time to visit Pai?
The best time to visit Pai is November to February. In these months an average of 6 to 45 millimetres of rain falls, and daytime temperatures reach 29 to 33 °C.
When is the rainy season in Pai?
On average, more than 100 millimetres of rain a month fall in Pai from May to October. The most rain falls in August, with around 239 millimetres, the least in January and February, with around 6 millimetres.
When is it hottest in Pai?
It is hottest in April, with an average of 39 °C by day. The coolest nights are in January and February, at around 14 °C.
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