Wat Phra That Chang Kham

Temple
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Wat Phra That Chang Kham essentials

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Chang Kham#

Visit during the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable weather and clearer temple visits.

Cool / dry
November-February · 15-28°C
Pleasant temperatures and clearer skies make temple grounds easier to explore; one of the busiest times for visitors.
Hot / dry
March-May · 25-36°C
Hot daytime temperatures; best to visit early or late to avoid peak heat.
Wet / monsoon
June-October · 24-30°C
Regular heavy rains and occasional storms - outdoor areas can be wet and less comfortable, but crowds are smaller.

History & Culture of Wat Phra That Chang Kham#

Dating back to the 14th century, Wat Phra That Chang Kham is the second most important temple in downtown Nan after Wat Phra That Chae Haeng. Its murals, once painted over, have since been restored. The temple’s most notable feature is the gold-capped chedi behind the viharn, supported by a ring of elephant statues.

Inside. The viharn is unremarkable from the outside but very lush within, with red and black pillars leading to a huge, gleaming Buddha image on the altar. Next door, a bot contains a standing Buddha image in a glass casket, and the compound is often lively with schoolchildren, some of whom may want to practise their English with you.

Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Chang Kham#

Climate

Wat Phra That Chang Kham'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 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1221 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 88 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 14° - 30° 22° 3 mm mostly sunny 70% 0.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
February Ideal 15° - 33° 24° 8 mm mostly sunny 62% 1.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 18° - 35° 27° 32 mm mostly sunny 58% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 22° - 36° 31° 85 mm some cloud 63% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
May Acceptable 23° - 34° 32° 176 mm overcast 75% 1.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.9h
June Acceptable 24° - 33° 33° 145 mm overcast 81% 1.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.1h
July Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 207 mm overcast 84% 1.1 m/s 2.0 very high 13.0h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 237 mm overcast 86% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
September Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 209 mm overcast 84% 0.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Good 22° - 32° 27° 88 mm partly cloudy 81% 0.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 24 mm some cloud 78% 0.9 m/s 1.6 very high 11.2h
December Ideal 14° - 29° 22° 7 mm mostly sunny 75% 0.8 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Wat Phra That Chang Kham#

The temple is on Suriyaphong Road in downtown Nan, across from the Nan National Museum and close to Wat Phumin, so it is an easy walk from anywhere in the centre.