Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si Boonruang Temple
Pair of historic Thai temples in northern Thailand
In a northern Thai town, Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si Boonruang operate as linked community temples; visitors observe regional temple art, local ceremonies and small-scale festivals.
Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si Boonruang at a Glance#
About Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si Boonruang#
These two Shan-style temples, both originally built in the 19th century, are eye-catching examples of Shan temple architecture, so remember to bring a camera. Both are active temples, and you are likely to pass rooms where novices are learning or monks are chanting.
Your eyes are drawn upward by the delightfully decorated rooftops of the viharn and the soaring spires of the chedi at each temple. Wat Jong Sung has three chedi around a hundred years old, and they are beginning to show their age, with vegetation sprouting from cracks in the plaster. Wat Si Boonruang is in somewhat better shape, and the filigree work on its rooftops appears to have been recently retouched, creating a stunning sight.
Best Time to Visit Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si Boonruang#
The best time to visit is the cool, dry season (November-February) when temperatures are mild and rainfall is low.
Weather & Climate near Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si Boonruang#
Wat Jong Sung and Wat Si Boonruang'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. Moderate rainfall (948 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 14° - 29° | 21° | 2 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 0.8 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.0h |
| February | Ideal | 15° - 32° | 24° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 54% | 0.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.4h |
| March | Excellent | 19° - 35° | 27° | 19 mm | mostly sunny | 49% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 22° - 36° | 31° | 45 mm | some cloud | 53% | 0.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
| May | Good | 23° - 34° | 33° | 148 mm | overcast | 73% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.9h |
| June | Good | 24° - 33° | 32° | 105 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.1 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.1h |
| July | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 115 mm | overcast | 81% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.0h |
| August | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 169 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.6h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 176 mm | overcast | 87% | 0.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 22° - 31° | 26° | 111 mm | overcast | 85% | 0.7 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.6h |
| November | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 24° | 45 mm | some cloud | 80% | 0.8 m/s | 1.5 very high | 11.2h |
| December | Ideal | 15° - 28° | 21° | 8 mm | mostly sunny | 73% | 0.7 m/s | 1.4 high | 10.9h |
