Wat Phra That Chang Kham Temple
Historic temple with elephant-adorned chedi in Nan
Wat Phra That Chang Kham at a Glance#
Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Chang Kham#
Visit during the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable weather and clearer temple visits.
History & Culture of Wat Phra That Chang Kham#
Dating back to the 14th century, Wat Phra That Chang Kham is the second most important temple in downtown Nan after Wat Phra That Chae Haeng. Its murals, once painted over, have since been restored. The temple’s most notable feature is the gold-capped chedi behind the viharn, supported by a ring of elephant statues.
Inside. The viharn is unremarkable from the outside but very lush within, with red and black pillars leading to a huge, gleaming Buddha image on the altar. Next door, a bot contains a standing Buddha image in a glass casket, and the compound is often lively with schoolchildren, some of whom may want to practise their English with you.
Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Chang Kham#
Wat Phra That Chang Kham'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 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1221 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
