Wat Suan Tan Temple
Local temple noted for traditional architecture and community
Wat Suan Tan at a Glance#
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
Best Time to Visit Wat Suan Tan#
Visit during the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable weather and easier walking around the site.
History & Culture of Wat Suan Tan#
Wat Suan Tan, the ‘Monastery of the Sugar Palm Grove’, is one of Nan town’s finest temples, drawing visitors for its ancient chedi and large bronze Buddha. The image, Phra Chao Thong Thip, was cast in the mid-1400s by order of a Chiang Mai king and still sits within the lofty Sukhothai-style viharn; seated in pose, it blends Lanna and Sukhothai styles.
The grounds. The large chedi carries a series of niches on its lower level holding various works of art, and there are murals behind the bronze Buddha and at the main entrance. The viharn is a much later structure, beautifully decorated with tiered roofing and gold leaf on the façade above the entrance, and the peaceful grounds fill up during festivals.
Songkran. The yearly Songkran festival at Thai New Year is an especially fun time to visit, with colourful rituals and a huge fireworks display over the temple.
Weather & Climate near Wat Suan Tan#
Wat Suan Tan'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.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°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. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
