Wat Jet Yod

Temple Historic Chiang Mai temple with seven-spired chedi

At the edge of Chiang Mai’s old city, Wat Jet Yod (Chet Yot) is noted for its seven-spired ordination hall; visitors come for distinctive architecture, religious festivals and nearby markets.

Wat Jet Yod
18.8050, 98.9700
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How to Get to Wat Jet Yod #

Wat Jet Yod (Jed Yod) is in Chiang Mai city. From the Old City you can take a local red songthaew (shared pickup), a tuk‑tuk or a taxi - most rides are only a few minutes and the temple is within a few kilometres of the city centre, easily reached by a short drive and a brief walk from the nearest stop.

Best Time to Visit Wat Jet Yod #

November-February (cool, dry season) is the best time to visit for comfortable weather and clear skies for temple visits.

Cool, dry season
Nov-Feb · ~15-28°C
Pleasant days and cool nights in Chiang Mai - ideal for temple visits, festivals, and outdoor sightseeing; this is the busiest tourist period.
Hot season
Mar-May · ~30-40°C
Very hot and sometimes smoky from agricultural burning in parts of the north - avoid strenuous daytime activity.
Monsoon season
May-Oct · ~24-32°C
Regular heavy showers bring lush scenery; afternoon storms are common and can interrupt outdoor plans, but crowds are smaller.

Weather & Climate near Wat Jet Yod #

Climate

Wat Jet Yod'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
FebruaryDecemberJanuary
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.

93 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 30°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° – 34°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 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 (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

120 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (151 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

151 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 (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

199 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° – 31°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

186 mm
Rainfall
0.8 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 21°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

110 mm
Rainfall
0.8 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

11 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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