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.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 2 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, feeling like 27°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (115 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (169 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (176 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 (111 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 (45 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
