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Phetchaburi Province

Region · 🇹🇭 Thailand
Population 482,875
Area 6,253 km²
Time zone Asia/Bangkok
Official website www.phetchaburi.go.th
Phetchaburi Province

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Phetchaburi Province Essentials

Phetchaburi Province features a diverse collection of royal, natural, and cultural landmarks. The region is home to Phra Nakhon Khiri, a 19th-century hilltop palace complex, and Mrigadayavan Palace, a seaside teak residence built by King Rama VI. Spiritual sites include the Buddha-filled Tham Khao Luang Cave and various monuments. Nature enthusiasts can visit the Phanoen Thung View Point in Kaeng Krachan National Park or the Huai Sai Wildlife Breeding Centre, while the coast offers the beaches of Cha-am alongside themed attractions like Santorini Park and The Venezia.

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Temples & Sacred Sites

Phetchaburi and Cha-am host a diverse collection of religious sites, ranging from Ayutthaya-era wooden architecture to intricate cave shrines. This selection features Tham Khao Luang’s sun-drenched caverns, the historic teak assembly hall of Wat Yai Suwannaram, and the colossal Naga sculpture at Wat Tham Chaeng. Visitors can explore hillside meditation retreats at Wat Khao Banda It and the expansive religious park dedicated to Guan Yin at Pusawan, reflecting the region's deep spiritual heritage.

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Natural Wonders of Phetchaburi

Phetchaburi’s landscape ranges from the limestone caves of Khao Luang and Khao Banda It to the extensive wilderness of Kaeng Krachan, Thailand’s largest national park. The region features the nine-tier Thor Thip Waterfall and the high-altitude Phanoen Thung viewpoints, known for year-round mist. Coastal areas include the casuarina-lined Cha-am Forest Park and the salt pans of Ban Laem, while the Kaeng Krachan Dam provides a massive reservoir for water-based activities.

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Phetchaburi Province — Map

Phetchaburi Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 14°–33°
  • 18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 16°–36°
  • 20° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–38°
  • 21° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–39°
  • 23° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 10 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–36°
  • 23° at night
  • 20 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 30° (feels like 33°) · extremes 22°–32°
  • 23° at night
  • 21 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 23° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–31°
  • 22° at night
  • 24 rainy days
  • 0 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 28° (feels like 32°) · extremes 20°–30°
  • 22° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 1 sunny day
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 27° (feels like 30°) · extremes 16°–30°
  • 20° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 14°–31°
  • 18° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very 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
Phetchaburi Province
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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