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Viewpoint · Mae Hong Son

Pai Canyon

A sandstone canyon about 8 km south of Pai with narrow ridges and drops of up to 30 metres, without railings.

North🌄 Viewpoint

📅 When to go📍 On the map

Bridge at Pai Canyon, Thailand 2012-12-08
Photo: Bernhard T, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

About Pai Canyon

A sandstone canyon about 8 km south of Pai with narrow ridges and drops of up to 30 metres, without railings. It is free and most popular at sunset; wear closed shoes.

Highlights

  • Narrow sandstone ridges
  • Sunset views
  • Free entry

When to visit Pai Canyon

Month by month: good, OK or less good, based on average rain and temperature (Chiang Mai climate).

  1. JanGood
  2. FebGood
  3. MarGood
  4. AprOK
  5. MayOK
  6. JunOK
  7. JulOK
  8. AugLess good
  9. SepLess good
  10. OctOK
  11. NovGood
  12. DecGood

Best months: January, February, March, November, December.

  • January Dry: about 4 mm on 1 rain days, max 29°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • February Dry: about 9 mm on 1 rain days, max 32°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • March Dry: about 18 mm on 2 rain days, max 35°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • April Dry but very hot: about 57 mm on 7 rain days, max 36°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • May Some rain: about 162 mm on 15 rain days, max 34°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • June Some rain: about 125 mm on 17 rain days, max 32°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • July Some rain: about 140 mm on 19 rain days, max 31°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • August Rainy season: about 217 mm on 21 rain days, max 31°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • September Rainy season: about 211 mm on 18 rain days, max 31°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • October Some rain: about 118 mm on 12 rain days, max 30°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • November Dry: about 54 mm on 5 rain days, max 29°C (Chiang Mai climate)
  • December Dry: about 16 mm on 1 rain days, max 28°C (Chiang Mai climate)

Source: climate figures from our weather page: Weather and climate.

Practical information

Location
Mae Hong Son · 19.30604, 98.45248
Type
🌄 Viewpoint
Best time of day
Late afternoon and sunset
Opening hours and entry
Free entry (source: thaiholidayguide.com)

Times and prices can change; check them shortly before your visit.

More photos of Pai Canyon

Pai Canyon on the map

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Video: Pai Canyon

Exploring Thailand’s Most Dangerous Hike? | Pai Canyon · Samandjessexplore. Video from YouTube; it only loads when you click.

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