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Mae Hong Son Province

Region · 🇹🇭 Thailand
Population 284,549
Area 13,433 km²
Time zone Asia/Bangkok
Official website www.maehongson.go.th
Mae Hong Son Province

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Mae Hong Son Province Essentials

Mae Hong Son Province features a landscape defined by the Daen Lao and Thanon Thong Chai mountain ranges. This selection highlights the region's geological and cultural history, including the 1,666-meter-long Tham Lot cave system and the 100-meter-tall Mae Surin Waterfall. The list covers historical sites like the 1942 WWII Memorial Bridge alongside cultural hubs such as Ban Ja Bo and Karen Long Neck villages. Visitors can observe the 'sea of mist' phenomenon from the Yun Lai and Doi Kiew Lom viewpoints or explore seismic fissures at The Land Split.

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Scenic Viewpoints

This collection highlights Mae Hong Son's most significant overlooks, ranging from the high-altitude Doi Kiew Lom on Route 1095 to the river confluence at the Myanmar border. Many locations, such as Hyun Lai and Ban Ja Bo, are situated within ethnic minority villages and are renowned for the 'sea of mist' phenomenon occurring at dawn. The list includes both accessible roadside stops and remote mountain peaks offering perspectives of the Daen Lao Range and the Salween River valley.

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Stunning Waterfalls

Mae Hong Son’s rugged landscape features diverse cascades, ranging from the 100-meter single-tier drop of Mae Surin Waterfall to the six-tiered limestone shelf of Pha Suea. Visitors can find natural rock slides at Mo Paeng near Pai, or explore the narrow canyon walls surrounding Pam Bok. These sites are often located within national parks like Tham Pla–Namtok Pha Suea, showcasing the region's karst topography and dense teak forests.

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Local Markets & Bazaars

Explore the commercial heart of Mae Hong Son through its traditional trading hubs. This collection features the bustling Sai Yood morning market, known for rare forest products and Shan breakfast dishes, and the lakeside night market where hill tribe crafts are sold alongside Wat Chong Kham. From the Sunday walking street to remote village markets near Soppong, these sites offer access to regional specialties like hand-woven textiles, high-altitude vegetables, and authentic Tai Yai street food.

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Sacred Temples & Sites

Mae Hong Son’s religious landscape is defined by deep Shan and Burmese influences. This collection features hilltop landmarks like Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu, offering views over the mist-shrouded valley, and Wat Tam Wua, a global center for forest meditation. Visitors can observe unique architectural details such as the water-filled Buddha head at Wat Nam Hoo and the towering white statues overlooking the Pai and Mae Sariang basins.

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Mae Hong Son Province — Map

Mae Hong Son Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 28° (feels like 29°) · extremes 12°–32°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 14°–35°
  • 17° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 22 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 17°–37°
  • 20° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 13 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 38°) · extremes 20°–39°
  • 22° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 19 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–38°
  • 23° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–34°
  • 23° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–33°
  • 23° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 34°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 22° at night
  • 28 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–32°
  • 22° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 34°) · extremes 19°–32°
  • 21° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 14°–31°
  • 19° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 27° (feels like 29°) · extremes 11°–31°
  • 16° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Thai Baht THB ฿ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
191 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type B / Type C / Type O
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Thai
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+66
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Mae Hong Son Province
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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