Wat Chama Thevi
Temple
Outside Lamphun town, Wat Chamadevi preserves an ancient chedi and hosts regular merit-making; visitors come for historic Lanna architecture and local temple ceremonies.
Tips for Visiting Wat Chama Thevi #
- Visit early in the morning to see local devotional activity and to appreciate the temple's Lanna architecture before day-trippers from Chiang Mai arrive.
- Combine this stop with other Lamphun sites (Haripunchai and the old town) for a fuller historical context - Lamphun is a short drive from Chiang Mai and easy as a half-day trip.
- Look for finer wood-carving and stucco details that are often overlooked by visitors who focus only on the main chedi.
Best Time to Visit Wat Chama Thevi #
Visit in the cool season (November-February) for the most comfortable conditions when exploring Chiang Mai‑area temples.
Weather & Climate near Wat Chama Thevi #
Wat Chama Thevi'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. Moderate rainfall (946 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm, feeling like 27°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
