Wat Chang Lom

Historical Site Historic Sukhothai temple with elephant-adorned base

At Sukhothai Historical Park, Wat Chang Lom features a bell-shaped chedi ringed by elephant statues and shaded ruins; visitors explore Sukhothai’s 13th-century temple complex and its walking routes.

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Wat Chang Lom
Wat Chang Lom, Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai province, Thailand
17.0201, 99.7195
Daily 6am-6pm (within Sukhothai Historical Park)
Free entry to temple grounds (Sukhothai Historical Park conservation fee may apply)

How to Get to Wat Chang Lom #

Sukhothai Historical Park is about 12 km east of Sukhothai town. From the park headquarters, Wat Chang Lom is within easy cycling distance; bicycles can be rented at the main entrance. Buses and private taxis run from Sukhothai Airport (7 km) and nearby Phitsanulok (approx. 60 km).

Tips for Visiting Wat Chang Lom #

  • Approach in late afternoon when golden light makes the bell-shaped chedi glow.
  • Combine Wat Chang Lom with other ruins in Sukhothai Historical Park-rent a bicycle from the park entrance.
  • Respect monks and dress modestly: shoulders and knees should be covered.

Best Time to Visit Wat Chang Lom #

Visit in the cool season for pleasant temperatures and the best light for photography.

Cool season
Nov-Feb · 20-30°C
Comfortable days and clear skies-peak tourist season.
Hot season
Mar-May · 28-38°C
Heat can be intense; visit early or late to avoid mid-day sun.
Rainy season
Jun-Oct · 24-32°C
Fewer crowds; temples framed by dramatic cloudscapes and greener rice fields.

Weather & Climate near Wat Chang Lom #

Climate

Wat Chang Lom'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 17°C to 38°C. Abundant rainfall (1126 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JanuaryDecemberFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
17° 32°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

February

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

89 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° 35°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.5h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
23° 37°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
25° 38°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 35°C. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
25° 35°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.8h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 35°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (136 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 34°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

136 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 34°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
25° 33°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (171 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

171 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (222 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 32°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

222 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

October

October is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° 31°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
17° 31°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.0h daylight

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