Wat Bupparam

Temple Buddhist temple featuring Lanna-style architecture and murals

Chiang Mai temple noted for Lanna architecture and Buddhist observances; visitors come for temple art, murals and its proximity to the old city.

Wat Bupparam
Wat Bupparam, Chiang Mai (Old City), Chiang Mai Province, Thailand
18.7850, 98.9970
Free (no formal admission)

Tips for Visiting Wat Bupparam #

  • Visit in the quieter early morning or late afternoon hours to appreciate the temple's Lanna‑style details without the larger tour groups that circulate the nearby old‑city temples.
  • Combine Wat Bupparam with a short walking loop of nearby old‑city temples so you avoid peak visitor flows concentrated at Wat Chedi Luang and Wat Phra Singh; the side‑streets around Bupparam are where locals worship and you'll see less tourist traffic.

Best Time to Visit Wat Bupparam #

Visit Wat Bupparam in the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable temple visits and clearer skies.

Cool / dry season
November-February · 15-28°C
Comfortable weather for exploring the temple compound and taking photos; festival periods can be lively.
Hot season
March-May · 25-38°C
Hot afternoons make temple visits more pleasant in the morning or evening.
Rainy season
June-October · 22-30°C
Afternoon showers are common and can make courtyards wet; mosquito activity may increase.

Weather & Climate near Wat Bupparam #

Climate

Wat Bupparam's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1063 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 91 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° 32°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 35°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° 36°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° 34°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

162 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

119 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

197 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

114 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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