Wat Pa Sak

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Address: Wat Pa Sak, Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai Province, Thailand
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Wat Pa Sak, just outside Chiang Saen’s city walls, was built by King Saen Phu in the early 14th century. Its name refers to a forest of teak trees he planted at the time, and the site is still surrounded by a shady teak grove.

The temple is notable for its brick chedi, which features standing Buddhas in niches and ornamental stucco work. Apart from the foundations of other buildings, this is all that remains, yet the chedi is one of the finest examples of northern Thai, or Lanna, architecture in Chiang Rai Province. Wander north of Wat Pa Sak and you will find the foundations of still more temples.

The site has undergone extensive restoration by the Fine Arts Department, which is why there is an entrance fee of 50 baht.

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wat Pa Sak

For Wat Pa Sak and the surrounding northern region, the cool, dry months (November-February) are the best time to visit.

Cool / dry season
November-February · 12-28°C
Cooler mornings and pleasant daytime temperatures - ideal for visiting temples and surrounding sites.
Hot season
March-May · 20-36°C
Warmer conditions with hot afternoons; mornings are preferable for outdoor activities.
Rainy season
June-October · 18-30°C
Frequent rainfall that can affect travel and make some sites muddy or damp.

Weather & Climate near Wat Pa Sak

Climate

Wat Pa Sak's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1790 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 8 mm some cloud 69% 0.7 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
February Ideal 15° - 32° 23° 15 mm mostly sunny 58% 0.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 17° - 34° 26° 23 mm mostly sunny 54% 1.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 21° - 36° 30° 92 mm some cloud 58% 1.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 23° - 34° 32° 218 mm overcast 71% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.0h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 219 mm overcast 77% 1.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.2h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 353 mm overcast 82% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
August Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 395 mm overcast 84% 0.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
September Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 278 mm overcast 82% 0.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 21° - 31° 26° 120 mm partly cloudy 80% 0.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 18° - 29° 23° 53 mm some cloud 77% 0.9 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
December Excellent 14° - 28° 21° 16 mm some cloud 74% 0.8 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h