Climate Insights for Dok Kham Tai

Amphoe Dok Kham Tai, Changwat Phayao, Thailand

Hottest
April
36°C peak
Coldest
January
16°C low
Wettest
August
255mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dok Kham Tai is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1228mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 255mm of rainfall. Dok Kham Tai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, March, May. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 16°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Feb Max: 33° Average: 24° Min: 17° Mar Max: 36° Average: 28° Min: 21° Apr Max: 36° Average: 29° Min: 24° May Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 25° Jun Max: 34° Average: 29° Min: 26° Jul Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 25° Aug Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Sep Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Oct Max: 31° Average: 27° Min: 23° Nov Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Dec Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 17°
Max
Average
Min

Dok Kham Tai sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 16°C to 36°C. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 16°C and an average of 22°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 24mm Feb Precipitation: 8mm Mar Precipitation: 22mm Apr Precipitation: 70mm May Precipitation: 125mm Jun Precipitation: 133mm Jul Precipitation: 220mm Aug Precipitation: 255mm Sep Precipitation: 200mm Oct Precipitation: 123mm Nov Precipitation: 31mm Dec Precipitation: 16mm
Precipitation

Dok Kham Tai is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1228mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 102mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 255mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 8mm. That's 248mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 8km/h Feb Wind Speed: 10km/h Mar Wind Speed: 10km/h Apr Wind Speed: 10km/h May Wind Speed: 10km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 10km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 8km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Dok Kham Tai is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dok Kham Tai, which began on March 20, 2026. Dok Kham Tai is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 36°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 16°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 21 to 36°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 217mm for the season, averaging 72mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 25 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 609mm across the season with a monthly average of 203mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 21 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 354mm across the season with a monthly average of 118mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 16 to 33°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 48mm over the season and a monthly average of 16mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 22°
Feb 24°
Mar 28°
Apr 29°
May 30°
Jun 29°
Jul 28°
Aug 28°
Sep 28°
Oct 27°
Nov 25°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Dok Kham Tai is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 36°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Dok Kham Tai based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
16 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
21 °C
36 °C
10 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Apr
24 °C
36 °C
10 km/h
70 mm
0 cm
May
25 °C
35 °C
10 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jun
26 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
133 mm
0 cm
Jul
25 °C
33 °C
10 km/h
220 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
255 mm
0 cm
Sep
25 °C
32 °C
8 km/h
200 mm
0 cm
Oct
23 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
123 mm
0 cm
Nov
21 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
31 mm
0 cm
Dec
17 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
16 mm
0 cm
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