About Phayao Lake
Locals call it Kwan Phayao, kwan being a northern Thai word for a lake or large swamp. It's the largest freshwater lake in the north and the fourth largest in Thailand, covering about 1,980 hectares. It's shallow, at about 1.5 meters, and shaped almost like a half moon. Eighteen creeks feed it, and it holds about 50 species of fish. The lake took its current form after a fisheries dam was built on the Ing River in 1935.
When to go
Best months for The North: Nov to Jan. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Best
- Feb Good
- Mar Avoid
- Apr Avoid
- May Mixed
- Jun Mixed
- Jul Mixed
- Aug Mixed
- Sep Mixed
- Oct Good
- Nov Best
- Dec Best
Regional weather guide, not specific to Phayao Lake. Tap a month for details.
