Wat Chiang Yuen

Temple Historic Buddhist temple in northern Thailand

Wat Chiang Yuen in Chiang Mai presents Lanna-style temple architecture and active religious life; visitors come to see mural work, participate in merit-making and attend local ceremonies.

Wat Chiang Yuen
18.8000, 98.9900
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How to Get to Wat Chiang Yuen #

Wat Chiang Yuen is in Chiang Mai city. It’s within the urban area and easily reached by tuk‑tuk, songthaew or on foot if you are in the Old City; from Chiang Mai International Airport it is only a few kilometres away (a 10-20 minute drive depending on traffic).

Best Time to Visit Wat Chiang Yuen #

Visit during the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable temple visits and clearer conditions.

Cool, dry season
November-February · 20-30°C
Ideal for visiting temples and taking photos in lower humidity and clearer light.
Hot season
March-May · 28-38°C
Very warm afternoons; schedule temple visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat.
Rainy season
May-October · 24-32°C
Frequent showers and higher humidity - outdoor exploration is still possible but expect muddy ground and fewer other visitors.

Weather & Climate near Wat Chiang Yuen #

Climate

Wat Chiang Yuen'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 (1064 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 90 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
5°
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 (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

150 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 (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

198 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 (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

113 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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