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.
January
January is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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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 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (155 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 (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 3 mm.