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).
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 Photo: Visions of Domino · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Pai Canyon Photo: Visions of Domino · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons 
Pai Canyon Photo: Visions of Domino · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Pai Canyon on the map
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More great places nearby
- 💎 Pai Memorial Bridge 2 km as the crow flies
- 💎 Coffee in Love, Pai 4 km as the crow flies
- 💎 Yun Lai Viewpoint 9 km as the crow flies
- Tham Lod Cave 35 km as the crow flies
- Elephant Nature Park 44 km as the crow flies
- Chiang Dao Cave 51 km as the crow flies

