Wat Boromathat Chedi Temple
Buddhist temple centered around a prominent chedi
Wat Boromathat Chedi at a Glance#
About Wat Boromathat Chedi#
Built in the late 1990s to honour the life and work of the Princess Mother, the mother of King Bhumibol, this eye-catching stupa has quickly become the most recognisable icon of Mae Salong. Perched near the top of a steep hill above town, it is visible from miles around, and the views from the top-and the journey up-are truly breathtaking.
If you don’t have your own transport or hire a motorbike taxi, you face a climb of over 700 steps up from Wat Santikhiri to reach it, but once there you are rewarded with memorable views over the town and the hills of northern Thailand stretching to the horizon. The pyramid-shaped chedi looks splendid from a distance, and up close you can admire the intricate gold carvings above the doorways, though there is nothing to see inside.
Best Time to Visit Wat Boromathat Chedi#
The cool season (November-February) is the best time to visit for comfortable temple touring and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Wat Boromathat Chedi#
Wat Boromathat Chedi's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1094 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (172 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (111 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
