Phrae weather in March
In March, Phrae sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 32 mm of rain across 4.4 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in March, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Phrae's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Phrae's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 2nd warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 32 mm
- 4.4 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:33 AM – 6:25 PM
- Cloud cover
- 30%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.16 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.3
- out of 10
Phrae is town in Phrae province, Thailand.
- Air quality
- Moderate
- PM10 45 µg/m³ · 2019
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical March day in Phrae reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 14°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 37°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 2°C warmer than February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 19 |
| 2 | 34 | 19 |
| 3 | 34 | 19 |
| 4 | 34 | 19 |
| 5 | 34 | 19 |
| 6 | 34 | 19 |
| 7 | 34 | 19 |
| 8 | 34 | 20 |
| 9 | 34 | 20 |
| 10 | 34 | 20 |
| 11 | 35 | 20 |
| 12 | 35 | 20 |
| 13 | 35 | 20 |
| 14 | 35 | 20 |
| 15 | 35 | 21 |
| 16 | 35 | 21 |
| 17 | 35 | 21 |
| 18 | 35 | 21 |
| 19 | 35 | 21 |
| 20 | 35 | 21 |
| 21 | 35 | 21 |
| 22 | 35 | 21 |
| 23 | 35 | 22 |
| 24 | 35 | 22 |
| 25 | 35 | 22 |
| 26 | 35 | 22 |
| 27 | 35 | 22 |
| 28 | 35 | 22 |
| 29 | 35 | 22 |
| 30 | 35 | 22 |
| 31 | 35 | 22 |
How March really feels in Phrae
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Phrae weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 2nd-warmest and 8th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° / 16° | 18 | 2.3 | 11 | 6.4 |
| Feb | 32° / 17° | 9 | 1.4 | 11.4 | 5.0 |
| Mar | 35° / 21° | 32 | 4.4 | 11.9 | 3.3 |
| Apr | 35° / 24° | 71 | 10.4 | 12.4 | 2.4 |
| May | 33° / 25° | 215 | 21.7 | 12.8 | 2.4 |
| Jun | 32° / 25° | 246 | 25.6 | 13.1 | 2.4 |
| Jul | 31° / 24° | 300 | 28.5 | 13 | 2.6 |
| Aug | 30° / 24° | 367 | 29.5 | 12.6 | 2.5 |
| Sep | 31° / 24° | 312 | 27.2 | 12.1 | 2.6 |
| Oct | 31° / 23° | 128 | 16.2 | 11.6 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 31° / 20° | 27 | 3.9 | 11.1 | 5.6 |
| Dec | 29° / 17° | 15 | 1.8 | 10.9 | 6.8 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 72% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 15%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 87 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 79 |
| Cloudier (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 90 | 10 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 |
| 3 | 91 | 9 |
| 4 | 91 | 9 |
| 5 | 91 | 9 |
| 6 | 90 | 10 |
| 7 | 90 | 10 |
| 8 | 89 | 11 |
| 9 | 89 | 11 |
| 10 | 88 | 12 |
| 11 | 87 | 13 |
| 12 | 86 | 14 |
| 13 | 86 | 14 |
| 14 | 85 | 15 |
| 15 | 84 | 16 |
| 16 | 83 | 17 |
| 17 | 83 | 17 |
| 18 | 82 | 18 |
| 19 | 82 | 18 |
| 20 | 81 | 19 |
| 21 | 81 | 19 |
| 22 | 81 | 19 |
| 23 | 80 | 20 |
| 24 | 80 | 20 |
| 25 | 80 | 20 |
| 26 | 80 | 20 |
| 27 | 80 | 20 |
| 28 | 80 | 20 |
| 29 | 80 | 20 |
| 30 | 80 | 20 |
| 31 | 79 | 21 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Phrae gets around 32 mm of rain over 4.4 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 14% and peaks near 22% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 6 |
| 3 | 7 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 9 |
| 8 | 9 |
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| 20 | 17 |
| 21 | 17 |
| 22 | 18 |
| 23 | 18 |
| 24 | 19 |
| 25 | 19 |
| 26 | 20 |
| 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 22 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the muggy band about 47% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 63% of them.
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| Dry (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 41 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 |
| Muggy (%) | 35 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 53 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 52 |
| Oppressive (%) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 33 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 41 | 35 | 6 |
| 2 | 2 | 15 | 41 | 36 | 6 |
| 3 | 2 | 15 | 40 | 37 | 6 |
| 4 | 2 | 15 | 39 | 37 | 6 |
| 5 | 2 | 15 | 38 | 38 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 14 | 37 | 39 | 7 |
| 7 | 2 | 14 | 36 | 40 | 7 |
| 8 | 2 | 14 | 35 | 41 | 8 |
| 9 | 2 | 13 | 34 | 42 | 9 |
| 10 | 2 | 13 | 33 | 43 | 10 |
| 11 | 2 | 12 | 32 | 44 | 10 |
| 12 | 2 | 11 | 31 | 45 | 11 |
| 13 | 1 | 10 | 30 | 46 | 12 |
| 14 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 47 | 13 |
| 15 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 48 | 14 |
| 16 | 1 | 7 | 27 | 49 | 15 |
| 17 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 50 | 16 |
| 18 | 0 | 5 | 26 | 52 | 17 |
| 19 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 53 | 18 |
| 20 | 0 | 4 | 25 | 52 | 19 |
| 21 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 53 | 20 |
| 22 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 54 | 21 |
| 23 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 54 | 22 |
| 24 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 54 | 23 |
| 25 | 0 | 1 | 21 | 53 | 25 |
| 26 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 53 | 26 |
| 27 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 53 | 27 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 53 | 29 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 53 | 30 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 52 | 32 |
| 31 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 52 | 33 |
Wind in March
Winds average 7 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 7 km/h on the calmest days to 7 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | calm |
| 2 | 7 | calm |
| 3 | 7 | calm |
| 4 | 7 | calm |
| 5 | 7 | calm |
| 6 | 7 | calm |
| 7 | 7 | calm |
| 8 | 7 | calm |
| 9 | 7 | calm |
| 10 | 7 | calm |
| 11 | 7 | calm |
| 12 | 7 | calm |
| 13 | 7 | calm |
| 14 | 7 | calm |
| 15 | 7 | calm |
| 16 | 7 | calm |
| 17 | 7 | calm |
| 18 | 7 | calm |
| 19 | 7 | calm |
| 20 | 7 | calm |
| 21 | 7 | calm |
| 22 | 7 | calm |
| 23 | 7 | calm |
| 24 | 7 | calm |
| 25 | 7 | calm |
| 26 | 7 | calm |
| 27 | 7 | calm |
| 28 | 7 | calm |
| 29 | 7 | calm |
| 30 | 7 | calm |
| 31 | 7 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 30 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:44 AM to 6:20 AM, and sunset from 6:21 PM to 6:29 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:27 | 6:26 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:20 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:21 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:22 |
| 4 | 11.7 | 6:42 | 6:22 |
| 5 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:22 |
| 6 | 11.7 | 6:41 | 6:23 |
| 7 | 11.7 | 6:40 | 6:23 |
| 8 | 11.7 | 6:39 | 6:23 |
| 9 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:23 |
| 10 | 11.8 | 6:38 | 6:24 |
| 11 | 11.8 | 6:37 | 6:24 |
| 12 | 11.8 | 6:36 | 6:24 |
| 13 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:25 |
| 14 | 11.8 | 6:35 | 6:25 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:34 | 6:25 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:33 | 6:25 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:32 | 6:25 |
| 18 | 11.9 | 6:31 | 6:26 |
| 19 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 20 | 11.9 | 6:30 | 6:26 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:29 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:27 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:26 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:27 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:25 | 6:27 |
| 27 | 12.1 | 6:24 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 12.1 | 6:23 | 6:28 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:22 | 6:28 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:21 | 6:28 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:20 | 6:29 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.16 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.87 kWh/m² to a high of 6.31 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 6.16 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.3 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Phrae
None of Phrae's seasonal hazards are active in March. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Phrae's monsoon runs May–September, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is March a good time to visit Phrae?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Phrae. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Phrae in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Phrae sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
UV index in Phrae in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Phrae peaks around June 19 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 16 at about 7 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 |
| Level | Very high | Very high | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Very high |
| Mar | 9 | Very high |
| Apr | 10 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 13 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 11 | Extreme |
| Oct | 10 | Very high |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 7 | Very high |
Air quality in Phrae in March
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where March falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Phrae is worst in March — around 61 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 3.4× the cleanest month (June, 18 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 30 | 42 | 61 | 48 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 |
| Level | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | Moderate |
| Feb | 42 | Poor |
| Mar | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 48 | Poor |
| May | 26 | Moderate |
| Jun | 18 | Moderate |
| Jul | 18 | Moderate |
| Aug | 18 | Moderate |
| Sep | 18 | Moderate |
| Oct | 19 | Moderate |
| Nov | 20 | Moderate |
| Dec | 22 | Moderate |
Where is Phrae?
Phrae sits at 18.1°N, 100.1°E, 162 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Den Chai, 20 km away.
Topography around Phrae
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Phrae.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Phrae has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m around an average of 158 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 873 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,607 m.
The land around Phrae is covered by trees (38%), cropland (31%) and artificial surfaces (28%) within 3 km, trees (62%) and cropland (30%) within 16 km, and trees (81%) within 80 km.
Thailand travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,057
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 32.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Phrae (18.1459°, 100.141°, elevation 162 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).