Wat Chedi Sao
Temple Temple with 25 chedis and historic murals
Wat Chedi Sao is a temple in the Sukhothai area known for its distinctive arrangement of multiple small stupas. The name literally refers to the group of chedis that form the temple’s most notable feature.
The site’s principal visual highlight is the line of 20 small stupas arranged in two rows, built in the Sukhothai architectural tradition and commonly photographed by visitors. The cluster sits within the broader historic landscape of Sukhothai-era religious sites.
The temple complex dates to the Sukhothai period, broadly the 13th to 14th centuries, and forms part of the network of religious monuments associated with the old Sukhothai capital. It remains a visible example of the region’s historic stupa-building tradition.
Located inside the Sukhothai historic area, the site is set within the flat, archaeological plain of northern-central Thailand.
- Twenty chedis: Comprises a row of twenty small stupas arranged in two parallel lines, which gives the site its name.
Best Time to Visit Wat Chedi Sao #
The cool months (November-February) are the best time to visit for comfortable temple exploration and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Wat Chedi Sao #
Wat Chedi Sao'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 14°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1052 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (162 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (124 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (206 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 (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
