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Phrae, Thailand

Phrae

Phrae is a small town in Thailand. It has a population of about 16,668 (2014). The climate is classified as tropical savanna (Köppen Aw), with .

Now28°C
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec
Population16,668
Local time21:25
18.15° N, 100.14° EElevation 162 mUTC+7 · Indochina Time
The year in Phraeweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec43October
October: high / low30° / 23°
Rain this month96mm
Best timeJan · Nov–Dec

Best: Jan · Nov–Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Phrae at a glance

Best time to visitJan · Nov–Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in April

Coolest month17°C

Average low in December

Wettest monthAugust

209 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

6 mm of rain

Monuments nearby7+

within 11 km

How Phrae has grown

People living in the built-up area (15 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.

+436%9,839 in 1975 → 53k in 2025
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Weather in Phrae

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
28°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 83%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct33°27°1 mm
Fri23 Oct33°26°
Sat24 Oct34°26°
Sun25 Oct33°26°
Mon26 Oct29°26°3.6 mm
Tue27 Oct32°24°3.8 mm
Wed28 Oct32°24°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct33°24°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct33°25°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct34°26°

When to go to Phrae

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score766747302627303235437281
High29°32°35°36°33°30°30°29°30°30°30°28°
Low17°19°22°25°25°24°24°24°24°23°20°17°
Rain (mm)69288219014315620920296288
Wet days3151222222526241442

What's on in Phrae

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Phrae

All monuments

More museums: Khum Chao Luang · Pratubjai House · Khum Vongburi Museum · Wongburi House · Baan Thep Museum · Folk Museum - Ban Fai · Seri Thai Museum · Teak Museum · Phrae Art Center

Outdoors around Phrae

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Valley ViewpointViewpoints
11 km
Phu Khao Hin PakarangViewpoints · 337 m
15 km

Nature around Phrae

Nature in Thailand

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Thailand seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Phrae

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Phrae

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Towns and villages around Phrae

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Phrae from above

Getting to Phrae

Lampang AirportLPT
69 km
Nan AirportNNT
100 km
Sukhothai AirportTHS
107 km
แพร่Railway station
3.5 km
สูงเม่นRailway station
8.9 km
แม่คำมีRailway station
14 km

Places near Phrae

Places with a climate like Phrae

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Phrae?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, November and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Phrae.
What is the hottest month in Phrae?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Phrae?
December is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the rainiest month in Phrae?
August is the wettest month with about 209 mm of precipitation on 26 wet days.