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 at a Glance#
This old and compact 16th-century temple stands just outside the moat to the northeast of the Old City. Its main features are a particularly large northern Thai-style chedi and a Burmese-style temple gate marking the entrance to the eastern pavilion. A small primary school sits next to the temple, lending it some welcome noise and activity, and within the school grounds is an unusual, very old octagonal building.
Like many temples in this part of town, the style is markedly Burmese, and it is believed that the rulers of Chiang Mai used to visit regularly to worship the Phra Suppunyu Chao Buddha image. As you enter the compound, a sign reminds visitors to dress respectfully - sleeveless shirts and shorts or skirts that finish above the knee are not encouraged.
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.
Weather & Climate near Wat Chiang Yuen#
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.
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.
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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 with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (49 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 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (150 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (186 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 (46 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
