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Sukhothai

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Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns+7
Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Townsattraction

Sukhothai at a glance

Local time   · Asia/Bangkok
Today
Thunderstorm31° / 27°

5.7 mm rain forecast

Travel basics
Tap water
Use bottled or filtered
Electricity
230V/50Hz · Type A / B / C
Drives on
Left
Currency
THB
Language
Thai
US passport
Visa-free

Entry rules change. Verify current requirements before booking.

City context
Population
36K
Elevation
64 m
Climate
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ThailandDetails and sources →
Sukhothai, Thung Saliam, Thung Saliam Si Satchanalai | Sukhothai, the cradle of Thai civilization

Why visit

Sukhothai is a Thailand history stop built around temple ruins, bikes, ponds, brick, and a slower rhythm than Bangkok or Chiang Mai. It works when the trip needs old Siamese scale without a crowded city around it.

When to avoid

Visiting Sukhothai during the rainy season, which typically lasts from May to October, is not recommended due to heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the region. The wet weather can hinder outdoor activities and sightseeing, making it less enjoyable for tourists. Additionally, the high humidity during this time can be uncomfortable for travelers not accustomed to such conditions. It is advisable to plan your visit to Sukhothai during the dry season, from November to February, for a more pleasant and rewarding travel experience.

Plan Sukhothai

Current conditions and the practical reference material that helps turn the saved places into a trip.

The next week in Sukhothai

7-day forecast from Open-Meteo. UV badges flag days when sun protection matters (3 and above is moderate; 8 and above is risk territory for unprotected fair skin within 30 minutes).

Today
Thunderstorm
31° / 27°
5.7 mm
UV Very high
Wed
Drizzle
31° / 25°
5.1 mm
UV Moderate
Thu
Drizzle
33° / 26°
0.9 mm
UV High
Fri
Showers
33° / 26°
4.5 mm
UV Very high
Sat
Thunderstorm
29° / 26°
17.6 mm
UV Very high
Sun
Drizzle
30° / 26°
6.8 mm
UV Moderate
Mon
Drizzle
29° / 25°
13.7 mm

Climate

Wet season (May-Oct)

About 88% of the year's rain falls in these months. Typical highs around 32°C, lows around 24°C.

Dry season (Nov-Apr)

About 24mm of rain a month, against 183mm in the wet season.

In August 4

Drag to scrub across the year.

JFMAMJJASOND
Weather
31° / 24°
Typical high / low
7 mm rainfall this month
Daylight
12.7h
06:04 – 18:47local

Airports

closest THS · 28 km

Getting around Sukhothai

Public-transit operators within 8 km of the city center. Click through to each operator’s site for routes, fares, and tickets.

Local transit operators
การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย (รฟท.);State Railway of Thailandบริษัท ขนส่ง จำกัด (บขส.);The Transport Company Limitedนครชัยแอร์;nakhonchaiairเชิดชัยทัวร์;Cherdchai Tourสมบัติทัวร์;Sombat Tourสุโขทัยวินทัวร์;Sukhothai Wintourวิริยะทัวร์;Viriya Tourบางกอกบัสไลน์;bangkokbuslineบุษราคัมทัวร์;Busarakam Tour

About Sukhothai

Sukhothai was the capital of the Sukhothai Kingdom. Sukhothai is 12 km west of the modern city of Sukhothai Thani.

Area
6,596 km²
Airport codes
THS
Thailand basics →Country context, advisories, and entry links for the practicalities shown above.
References3▾▴

The links below support the changing or licensed reference material on this page. Personal notes and ordinary geographic facts are not footnoted individually.

  1. City background. Wikipedia summary may be clipped or paraphrased. Structured fields are cross-checked against the related references. Related: Wikidata, Open-Elevation, IANA Time Zone Database, CC BY-SA 4.0.
JFMAMJJASOND41°15°
highlowrainfallcomfortable months

Monthly highs, lows, rainfall — long-term averages, NASA POWER.

เวียงพิงค์บัส;Wiang Ping Bus

Operators and modes are aggregated from individual transit-agency GTFS feeds. Route classifications come from each feed’s route type codes.

  • Weather and climate. Seven-day forecast and long-term monthly climate for the city coordinates. Related: NASA POWER, Open-Meteo license.
  • Getting around. Transit operators from agency GTFS feeds and nearby commercial-airport reference data. Related: OurAirports.
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