Phetchaburi, Thailand
Phetchaburi
Phetchaburi is a town in Thailand. It has a population of about 23,235 (2014). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population23,235
Local time21:58
13.11° N, 99.94° EElevation 7 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
October: high / low29° / 25°
Rain this month254mm
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Phetchaburi at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:12 · 17:5811 h 46 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous85% · Moonrise 15:47Next holiday23 OctoberHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month33°C
Average high in April
Coolest month23°C
Average low in December
Wettest monthSeptember
182 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
8 mm of rain
Monuments nearby10+
within 2.1 km
How Phetchaburi has grown
People living in the built-up area (23 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+368%18k in 1975 → 85k in 2025Weather in Phetchaburi
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourClear · wind 2 km/h · humidity 87%
Today22 Oct32°26°0.5 mm
Fri23 Oct32°25°0.8 mm
Sat24 Oct31°25°
Sun25 Oct31°25°0.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°26°5.5 mm
Tue27 Oct30°23°9.1 mm
Wed28 Oct30°24°1 mm
Thu29 Oct31°24°2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°24°6.4 mm
Sat31 Oct27°25°7.4 mm
When to go to Phetchaburi
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 76 | 71 | 57 | 43 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 39 | 60 | 80 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 32° | 33° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Low | 23° | 24° | 26° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 23° |
| Rain (mm) | 9 | 8 | 38 | 45 | 116 | 110 | 103 | 113 | 182 | 254 | 92 | 9 |
| Wet days | 3 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 9 | 2 |
What's on in Phetchaburi
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Public holidays
23OctHM King Chulalongkorn Memorial DayNational
Fri5DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday · National Day · National Father's DayNational
Sat7DecHM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Birthday (in lieu) · National Day (in lieu) · National Father's Day (in lieu)National
Mon10DecConstitution DayNational
ThuMonuments and museums in Phetchaburi
2.1 km
Phra Ram RatchaniwetBuilt 1916
1.4 km
Wat Kamphaeng Laeng
0.8 km
Wat Mahathat Worawihan
1 km
Wat Yai Suwannaram
2.1 km
Wat Khao Ban Dai It
0.6 km
Wat KhokMore museums: Phra Nakhon Khiri Historical Park
Outdoors around Phetchaburi
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Phetchaburi Golf Driving RangeGolf courses
2.2 kmsmall caveViewpoints
3.1 kmArt of SaltViewpoints
13 kmNature around Phetchaburi
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Phetchaburi
Earthquakes around Phetchaburi
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Universities and research institutes
Phetchaburi Rajabhat UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1926
Prachomklao College of NursingUniversity or college · founded 1989
Stamford International UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1995
Webster University ThailandUniversity or college · founded 1999
Towns and villages around Phetchaburi
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Ban Sala Loi1.2 kmBan Tai Krom Thahan1.3 kmBan Na Mon1.4 kmBan Saphan Yai Nom1.6 kmBan Khok Khut1.6 kmBan Khun Tra1.8 kmBan Khot Oi2 kmBan Na Khaotok2 kmBan Don Khan2 kmBan Rai Don2 kmBan Ruam Phatthana2.1 kmBan Saphan Yihon2.1 kmBan Rai Manao2.1 kmBan Khok Mo2.1 kmBan Rai Oi2.2 kmBan Nam Hak2.2 kmBan Khao Luang2.3 kmBan Khlong Yang2.4 kmBan Nong Sano2.4 kmBan Chang2.4 kmBan Khlong Krachaeng2.5 kmBan Lum Din2.5 kmBan Na Phra2.8 kmBan Thung Lom2.9 kmBan Mueang Thamon2.9 kmBan Wihan Pliao3 kmBan Rai Tin Hong3.1 kmBan Pa Khwang3.2 kmBan Don Chula3.2 kmBan Pho3.2 kmBan Rai Som3.4 kmBan Wat Tha Siri3.4 kmBan Pho Duan3.5 kmBan Thong Chai3.5 kmBan Tanot Lai Bon3.5 kmBan Rai Phaniat3.7 kmBan Bang Plamo3.7 kmBan Hua Khoi3.8 kmBan Plai Na3.9 kmBan Chong Sakae3.9 kmBan Suan Kluai3.9 kmTon Mamuang4.1 kmBan Tanot Lai Lang4.1 kmBan Sanam4.1 kmBan Rai Tin Nam4.1 kmBan Rai4.2 kmBan Rai Kluai4.3 kmBan Saphan Chang4.3 kmBan Wiang Khoi Bon4.5 kmBan Nuea4.6 kmBan Wiang Khoi Lang4.6 kmBan Tai4.7 kmBan Wat Loka4.8 kmBan Na Wung4.9 kmBan Na Pa4.9 kmBan Kum4.9 kmBan Mai5 kmBan Phriang Nuea5.1 kmBan Hua Non5.1 kmBan Wat Chi Sam5.2 kmBan Sai Kradan5.3 kmBan Philiang Don5.3 kmBan Makok5.4 kmBan Thang Luang5.4 kmBan Ton Thanon5.6 kmBan Khlu Tai5.6 kmBan Nong Chang Plak5.8 kmBan Na Ko5.8 kmBan Phriang Tai5.8 kmBan Lai Bia5.8 kmBan Sanam Lang5.9 kmBan Bang Chan6 kmBan Kham6 kmBan Bo Mon6 kmBan Bo Phram6 kmBan Bang Chak6.1 kmBan Phi Liang6.1 kmBan Sam Ruean6.2 kmBan Mai6.2 kmBan Khlu Nuea6.2 km
Phetchaburi from above
Around Phetchaburi22 places to see, do and reach nearby
Khao Luang caveNature2.9 kmRong caveNature10 kmKhao Yaoi caveNature19 kmHat Puek TianNature21 kmHat Chao SamranNature18 kmKhao Chao Lai YaiMountain32 kmPhra Ram RatchaniwetMonument2.1 kmWat Kamphaeng LaengMonument1.4 kmWat Mahathat WorawihanMonument0.8 kmWat Yai SuwannaramMonument1.0 kmWat Khao Ban Dai ItMonument2.1 kmWat KhokMonument0.6 kmWat Sa Bua, PhetchaburiMonument0.7 kmWat Phra Kaeo NoiMonument0.7 kmStationStation0.6 kmStationStation7.2 kmStationStation8.2 kmTha YangPlace18 kmSamut SongkhramPlace34 kmRatchaburiPlace49 kmCha-amPlace35 kmDamnoen SaduakPlace45 km
Getting to Phetchaburi
Hua Hin AirportHHQ
53 kmSuvarnabhumi AirportBKK
107 kmDon Mueang International AirportDMK
114 kmเพชรบุรีRailway station
0.6 kmบางจากRailway station
7.2 kmเขาทโมนRailway station
8.2 kmPlaces near Phetchaburi
Places with a climate like Phetchaburi
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Phetchaburi?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phetchaburi.
What is the hottest month in Phetchaburi?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 33°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Phetchaburi?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phetchaburi?
September is the wettest month with about 182 mm of precipitation on 25 wet days.