San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha) Shrine
San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha) at a Glance#
Address: San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha) area, Bangkok, Thailand (near the Giant Swing and Wat Suthat)
Hours: Daily sunrise-sunset
Admission: Free (public shrine)
How to Get to San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)#
Located in Rattanakosin (old city) near the Giant Swing and Wat Suthat. From Bangkok’s public transport, take MRT to Sam Yot or Tao Poon, or travel by BTS to Saphan Taksin and connect by riverboat to Phra Arthit pier; the shrine is a short walk from the Giant Swing area.
Tips for Visiting San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)#
- Visit early in the morning before the heat and crowds, especially during festival days
- Dress respectfully-this is an active place of worship
- Combine the visit with a walk through the nearby historic district of Rattanakosin for a fuller sense of Bangkok's temple geography
Best Time to Visit San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)#
Cool season (Nov-Feb) for comfortable walking and clear skies.
Weather & Climate near San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)#
San Chaopho Suea (Sao Chingcha)'s climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1319 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 27° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.3h |
| February | Excellent | 23° - 33° | 30° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 60% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 11.6h |
| March | Excellent | 25° - 34° | 32° | 32 mm | some cloud | 62% | 1.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 26° - 35° | 35° | 61 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Acceptable | 26° - 34° | 36° | 171 mm | overcast | 76% | 1.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.6h |
| June | Acceptable | 26° - 33° | 36° | 130 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.8h |
| July | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 35° | 144 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.7h |
| August | Acceptable | 25° - 33° | 35° | 179 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.4h |
| September | Acceptable | 25° - 32° | 34° | 289 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.4 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.1h |
| October | Acceptable | 24° - 32° | 33° | 238 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Very Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.4h |
| December | Ideal | 21° - 32° | 26° | 6 mm | some cloud | 71% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.2h |
