Wat Ming Muang

Temple Provincial Buddhist temple noted for ornate architecture

In Nan city, Wat Ming Muang sits inside the old city walls; visitors come for its Lanna‑era architecture, gilded chedi and provincial temple scenes often photographed at dusk.

Wat Ming Muang
Mueang Phrae, Phrae Province, Thailand
19.1800, 100.8800
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Best Time to Visit Wat Ming Muang #

Best visited in the cool, dry season (November-February) when temperatures are more comfortable and rain is minimal.

Cool / Dry
November-February · 15-30 °C
Pleasant, cooler mornings and low rainfall - the best time for walking around the temple and nearby town.
Hot
March-May · 25-38 °C
Hot daytime temperatures that can make midday sightseeing uncomfortable; go early or late in the day.
Rainy
May-October · 24-32 °C
Frequent afternoon showers and higher humidity; temple visits are still possible but expect wet conditions.

Weather & Climate near Wat Ming Muang #

Climate

Wat Ming Muang's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 13°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1263 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
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 4 mm.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° – 30°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° – 32°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° – 34°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° – 35°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (168 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

168 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 (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (241 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

241 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

265 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
1.0 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 21°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 30°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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