Wat Nong Bua

Temple

Adjacent to local markets, Wat Nong Bua is a provincial temple where travelers see regional Buddha images, floral offerings and participate in weekday merit-making.

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Wat Nong Bua essentials

Country: Thailand
Driest months: Dec-Feb
Pay in: Baht (฿)
Language: Thai
Emergency: 191

Wat Nong Bua at a Glance#

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wat Nong Bua#

Best visited during the cool, dry season (November-February) for comfortable weather and clear views.

Cool, dry season
Nov-Feb · ~15-28°C
Pleasant days and cool nights in the northern region - the best window for sightseeing and outdoor photography; this is also the busiest period.
Hot season
Mar-May · ~28-36°C
Hot daytime temperatures - plan visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
Monsoon season
May-Oct · ~22-31°C
Frequent rain makes the countryside lush but can make access and walking around temple grounds muddy or slippery.

History & Culture of Wat Nong Bua#

Wat Nong Bua, the ‘Lotus Pond Monastery’, is one of the most interesting temples in the region, about an hour north of Nan town. It was built in 1862 by the Tai Lue people.

The murals. It is best known for its stunning murals, similar to those of Wat Phumin in Nan; indeed, the same artists are thought to have worked on both, though those at Wat Nong Bua have faded and are less well kept. The main building is beautifully proportioned, and in front of it stands a large tree smothered in orchids that hang almost to the ground when they flower in April.

Local textiles. While in Nong Bua you can pick up the famous hand-woven silk and cotton textiles that the Tai Lue weave beneath their houses. A map of the village in front of the temple shows which houses produce them; intricately patterned, they make an excellent souvenir.

Weather & Climate near Wat Nong Bua#

Climate

Wat Nong Bua'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 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1245 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 30° 21° 4 mm some cloud 70% 0.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
February Ideal 14° - 32° 23° 9 mm mostly sunny 62% 0.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 18° - 34° 26° 30 mm mostly sunny 58% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 22° - 35° 30° 87 mm some cloud 63% 1.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 23° - 33° 31° 169 mm overcast 75% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.9h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 145 mm overcast 81% 1.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.2h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 232 mm overcast 84% 0.9 m/s 2.0 very high 13.1h
August Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 256 mm overcast 86% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
September Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 199 mm overcast 84% 0.9 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Good 21° - 31° 26° 78 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.3 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Ideal 17° - 30° 23° 27 mm some cloud 78% 0.9 m/s 1.5 very high 11.1h
December Ideal 14° - 28° 21° 9 mm some cloud 75% 0.7 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Wat Nong Bua#

Wat Nong Bua is in Nong Bua village, west of Highway 1080 and about 40 km north of Nan. It is off the main bus route, so your own vehicle or a hired car with driver is the practical way to visit, often combined with other sights in the north of the province.