Wat Phra That Chang Kham

Temple Historic temple with elephant-adorned chedi in Nan

Wat Phra That Chang Kham
18.7800, 100.7800
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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.

Cool / dry
November-February · 15-28°C
Pleasant temperatures and clearer skies make temple grounds easier to explore; one of the busiest times for visitors.
Hot / dry
March-May · 25-36°C
Hot daytime temperatures; best to visit early or late to avoid peak heat.
Wet / monsoon
June-October · 24-30°C
Regular heavy rains and occasional storms - outdoor areas can be wet and less comfortable, but crowds are smaller.

Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Chang Kham #

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 88 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryFebruaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

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.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° – 30°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 33°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° – 33°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° – 35°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (176 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 34°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

176 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

145 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (207 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

207 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (237 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

237 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (209 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

209 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° – 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° – 30°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° – 29°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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