Wat Phra That Cho Hae
Temple Northern Thai temple and hilltop Buddhist shrine
Perched on a hill in Phrae province, Wat Phra That Cho Hae features a chedi visited by local pilgrims; the site offers views over rice paddies and examples of northern Thai religious art.
Tips for Visiting Wat Phra That Cho Hae #
- Arrive early morning or late afternoon to get the best light over the Phrae plain and to avoid the mid-day heat and tour-bus groups that concentrate around the chedi.
- Take time to walk the temple terraces and lookout points around the main stupa rather than just photographing the exterior-those secondary viewpoints give wide panoramas that many visitors miss.
Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Cho Hae #
Visit during the cool, dry season (November-February) for comfortable temperatures and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Cho Hae #
Wat Phra That Cho Hae'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 15°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1158 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (134 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 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 (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
