Wat Boromathat Chedi

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

Wat Boromathat Chedi at a Glance

About Wat Boromathat Chedi

Built in the late 1990s to honour the life and work of the Princess Mother, the mother of King Bhumibol, this eye-catching stupa has quickly become the most recognisable icon of Mae Salong. Perched near the top of a steep hill above town, it is visible from miles around, and the views from the top-and the journey up-are truly breathtaking.

If you don’t have your own transport or hire a motorbike taxi, you face a climb of over 700 steps up from Wat Santikhiri to reach it, but once there you are rewarded with memorable views over the town and the hills of northern Thailand stretching to the horizon. The pyramid-shaped chedi looks splendid from a distance, and up close you can admire the intricate gold carvings above the doorways, though there is nothing to see inside.

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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wat Boromathat Chedi

The cool season (November-February) is the best time to visit for comfortable temple touring and clearer skies.

Cool season
November-February · 18-30°C
Pleasant, cooler weather ideal for exploring temple complexes without extreme heat.
Hot season
March-May · 28-40°C
Very hot conditions; plan early-morning or late-afternoon visits to avoid the heat.
Rainy season
June-October · 24-33°C
Regular heavy rains can interrupt sightseeing and make outdoor areas muddy, though short showers are common.

Weather & Climate near Wat Boromathat Chedi

Climate

Wat Boromathat Chedi'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 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1094 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 89 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 4 mm mostly sunny 69% 0.6 m/s 1.5 high 11.0h
February Ideal 15° - 32° 23° 8 mm mostly sunny 59% 0.8 m/s 1.8 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 18° - 35° 27° 27 mm mostly sunny 54% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 22° - 36° 30° 79 mm some cloud 58% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 23° - 33° 31° 172 mm overcast 74% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.9h
June Good 23° - 32° 31° 111 mm overcast 80% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.2h
July Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 167 mm overcast 83% 1.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.1h
August Acceptable 23° - 31° 27° 204 mm overcast 86% 1.1 m/s 2.0 very high 12.7h
September Good 22° - 30° 26° 179 mm overcast 85% 1.1 m/s 2.0 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 21° - 30° 25° 97 mm partly cloudy 82% 1.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 17° - 28° 23° 35 mm some cloud 79% 0.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
December Ideal 13° - 27° 20° 11 mm some cloud 75% 0.8 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h