Wat Pa Sak Temple
Sukhothai-era temple with lotus-shaped chedi remains
Wat Pa Sak at a Glance#
Address: Wat Pa Sak, Sukhothai Historical Park, Sukhothai Province, Thailand
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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Wat Pa Sak#
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.
January
January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 8 mm.
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February
February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (218 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (219 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (353 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (395 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
