Wat Phra Non Temple
Historic temple notable for reclining Buddha statue
Wat Phra Non at a Glance#
Best Time to Visit Wat Phra Non#
The best time to visit Wat Phra Non is the cool, dry season (November-February) when conditions are most comfortable for sightseeing.
History & Culture of Wat Phra Non#
Construction of Wat Phra Non began in the 18th century. The large ordination hall, just inside the gate, is a classic piece of Lanna architecture with a multi-tiered roof and elegant gables. The star of the temple, however, is a 10-metre-long reclining Buddha housed in a small viharn to the left and behind the ordination hall; this room has no windows, but light filters in through vertical slits in the wall. Beside it stands a Lanna-style chedi.
A group of silversmiths is associated with the temple, operating a workshop next door where visitors can buy jewellery and souvenirs. Wat Phra Non sits on Pranomnuea Road, near Vongburi House and the older Wat Luang; the two temples are practically neighbours, and it is worth including both on a tour of the town.
Weather & Climate near Wat Phra Non#
Wat Phra Non'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 16°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1068 mm/year), wettest in September with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 63% | 1.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.3h |
| February | Excellent | 19° - 33° | 26° | 18 mm | some cloud | 57% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| March | Very Good | 22° - 35° | 30° | 42 mm | partly cloudy | 58% | 1.1 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Very Good | 23° - 35° | 32° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 1.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| May | Good | 24° - 34° | 33° | 148 mm | overcast | 74% | 1.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.7h |
| June | Good | 24° - 33° | 33° | 110 mm | overcast | 78% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| July | Good | 24° - 33° | 32° | 107 mm | overcast | 80% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 23° - 32° | 31° | 155 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 12.5h |
| September | Acceptable | 23° - 31° | 31° | 223 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 12.1h |
| October | Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 145 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.7h |
| November | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 25° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.4 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.3h |
| December | Ideal | 17° - 29° | 23° | 3 mm | some cloud | 71% | 1.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.2h |