Wat Jong Paen

Temple Local hilltop temple overlooking Mae Hong Son town

Wat Jong Paen
19.3000, 97.9700
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How to Get to Wat Jong Paen #

Wat Jong Paen is in Mae Hong Son town. From Chiang Mai the usual route is Highway 1095 (a winding mountain road); driving distance to Mae Hong Son town is roughly 240-260 km and the trip is commonly served by intercity buses that run from Chiang Mai to Mae Hong Son. Once in Mae Hong Son the town and its temples are compact-you can reach local temples by a short tuk‑tuk or taxi ride from the bus terminal or walk if they are nearby.

Best Time to Visit Wat Jong Paen #

The cool, dry months (November-February) are the best time to visit for comfortable weather and easier walking around temple sites.

Cool, dry season
Nov-Feb · ~15-30°C
Comfortable weather for exploring temples and hill areas with lower humidity; expect more visitors at popular sites.
Hot season
Mar-May · ~30-38°C
Hot daytime temperatures - visit early or late to avoid the heat and sun.
Monsoon season
May-Oct · ~24-32°C
Frequent afternoon storms and higher humidity; trails and roads can become slippery or partially flooded, but there are fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Wat Jong Paen #

Climate

Wat Jong Paen's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1265 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
16° – 31°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
20° – 35°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
24° – 37°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
24° – 35°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (175 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

175 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (214 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

214 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

244 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (199 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

199 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
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 partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 29°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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