Geography & Climate

The ancient city of Ayutthaya, Thailand's capital city for 417 years, is situated in the Central Plains, 76 km north of Bangkok. Relatively small in area covering just 2,557 sq km, Ayutthaya province is bordered by Ang Thong and Lopburi to the north, Saraburi to the east, Pathum Thani, Nonthaburi and Nakhon Pathom to the south, and Suphanburi to the west.

Ayutthaya is founded on a lowland flood plain that acts as a watershed during the rains. More than 70% of the province is given over to farmland, mainly rice paddies, with virtually no forest cover.

The provincial capital is sited on an island at the confluence of the Chao Phraya, Pa Sak and Lopburi Rivers. Man-made canals further subdivide the island into separate sections. The original city, once completely encircled by city ramparts, is on the western side of the island, while the eastern side is occupied by the modern commercial center.

Ayutthaya's climate is typical of central Thailand and Bangkok, comprising a hot season from March to mid-June, rainy season from June to October, and a cool season from November to February. Humidity and temperatures are lowest in the cool season and this is the best time to visit the province.

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