San Phra Isuan Shrine

San Phra Isuan at a Glance#

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About San Phra Isuan#

Situated behind Kamphaeng Phet’s provincial office, this shrine has a sandstone base upon which stands a bronze cast and copy of the god Shiva; the original is displayed in the Kamphaeng Phet National Museum.

During the reign of King Rama V, the statue’s hands and head were stolen by a German tourist who took them to Bangkok in 1886, intending to carry them back to Germany. It took a request from the king himself to have them returned, and the Thai authorities graciously supplied a copy of the pieces to the Museum of Berlin. If you visit the shrine you are likely to see people making offerings, a reminder that the Buddha is not the only image worshipped by Thais.

Best Time to Visit San Phra Isuan#

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

Cool, dry season
November-February · 20-30°C
Most comfortable time to visit temples and outdoor sites, with lower humidity and clearer skies.
Hot season
March-May · 28-38°C
Can be very hot during the day; plan activities for early morning or late afternoon to avoid peak heat.
Rainy season
May-October · 24-32°C
Frequent afternoon rains and higher humidity; rural access can be muddier and less convenient.

Weather & Climate near San Phra Isuan#

Climate

San Phra Isuan's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 18°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1187 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 4 mm mostly sunny 55% 0.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.1h
February Ideal 20° - 34° 27° 12 mm mostly sunny 48% 1.0 m/s 2.0 very high 11.5h
March Excellent 23° - 36° 30° 34 mm some cloud 49% 1.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
April Very Good 25° - 37° 33° 66 mm some cloud 55% 1.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.4h
May Acceptable 25° - 35° 35° 171 mm overcast 71% 0.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.8h
June Acceptable 25° - 33° 35° 143 mm overcast 79% 1.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.0h
July Acceptable 25° - 33° 34° 153 mm overcast 82% 1.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.9h
August Acceptable 24° - 32° 34° 222 mm overcast 85% 1.1 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.6h
September Acceptable 24° - 32° 34° 225 mm overcast 87% 0.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Good 24° - 32° 32° 127 mm partly cloudy 83% 1.3 m/s 2.0 very high 11.7h
November Ideal 21° - 31° 26° 25 mm some cloud 74% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.2h
December Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 5 mm mostly sunny 63% 1.0 m/s 1.8 very high 11.0h

Nearby Attractions to San Phra Isuan#

Bueng Si Fai
Large freshwater lake and recreational area
Lake 5.8 km