Weather in Lopburi

About Lopburi

Lopburi's macaque monkey population has reclaimed ancient Khmer ruins as their domain, creating a surreal archaeological site where sacred space and animal behavior merge chaotically. Hundreds of grey monkeys patrol the temples, treating human visitors as intruders in their kingdom.

Country

Thailand

Best months to visit

January, February, December

Currency

THB

Language

Thai, English

Things to do in Lopburi

Monkey temple exploration and photography Khmer ruin documentation and research Local guide insights into monkey hierarchies Prang Sam Yot central temple climbs Sunset monkey watching from elevated points Local market shopping in monkey-filled plazas

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

Recommended

January

31C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

February

33C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

March

35C

Very hot, with occasional showers.

April

36C

Very hot, with some rainy days.

May

35C

Very hot, with frequent heavy rain.

June

34C

Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.

July

32C

Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.

August

32C

Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.

September

31C

Hot and humid, with frequent heavy rain.

October

31C

Hot and humid, with regular rainfall.

November

32C

Hot and humid, with occasional showers.

Recommended

December

31C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

Lopburi is famous above all for its monkeys — thousands of long-tailed macaques that swarm the ancient Khmer ruins of Phra Prang Sam Yot in the centre of town, climbing over shopfronts and traffic lights as if the temple were built for them. Beyond the monkey spectacle, the town has a genuinely historic core with the remains of King Narai's 17th-century palace, reflecting its former role as a secondary capital with strong ties to French and Persian diplomatic missions.

Best areas to stay in Lopburi

Phra Prang Sam Yot (Monkey Temple)

A Khmer-style three-towered ruin in the town centre, famous for its resident population of long-tailed macaques.

King Narai's Palace (Phra Narai Ratchaniwet)

The restored remains of a 17th-century palace complex, now housing a museum on Lopburi's history and Ayutthaya-era diplomacy.

Wat Phra Sri Rattana Mahathat

Another central ruin complex near the train station, with crumbling prangs and chedis from various periods of Lopburi's history.

Lopburi Train Station Area

The compact old town around the station, walkable to most of the main ruins and a good base for a day trip.

Getting to Lopburi

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Flights

No airport in Lopburi; fly into Bangkok and continue by train or bus (around 2-3 hours).

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From London

~12-14 hours from London via Bangkok, plus 2-3 hours overland.

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Getting around

The old town's main sights are within easy walking distance of each other and the train station; tuk-tuks cover longer hops.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Lopburi?

November to February is most comfortable for walking around the ruins and town; the annual Monkey Buffet Festival usually takes place in late November, drawing crowds for its elaborate food offerings to the macaques.

How do I get to Lopburi?

Trains and buses run frequently from Bangkok (around 2-3 hours), making it an easy day trip or short stopover.

Are the monkeys at Phra Prang Sam Yot dangerous?

They're generally used to people but can be assertive about food and shiny objects — keep food hidden, avoid direct eye contact, and don't carry loose bags or jewellery near the temple.

What else is there to see in Lopburi besides the monkey temple?

King Narai's Palace (Phra Narai Ratchaniwet), now a museum, and several other Khmer-era temple ruins scattered around the old town are worth a couple of hours.

Is Lopburi worth an overnight stay or just a day trip?

Most visitors do it as a day trip from Bangkok, though an overnight stay allows a more relaxed pace and the chance to see the monkeys settle in for the evening around the ruins.

Traveler reviews

★★★★☆

The monkeys at Phra Prang Sam Yot were chaotic in the best way — just be sensible with bags and food. The ruins themselves are worth seeing even without the monkeys.

Becca L. · November 2024

★★★★☆

Easy day trip from Bangkok by train. King Narai's Palace museum gave good context on Lopburi's history that I hadn't expected from a 'monkey town' day trip.

Tanawat P. · February 2024

★★★☆☆

Fun for a few hours but one day was plenty for us. Keep sunglasses and anything dangly well out of sight near the temple — a monkey made a grab for my friend's hair tie.

Holly G. · December 2023