Wat Phra That Chom Kitti

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Wat Phra That Chom Kitti essentials

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
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This temple sits atop a steep hill about 3km northwest of the town centre. Its main appeal lies in the panoramic views over the surrounding countryside, taking in the Mekong River and Laos, and in the temple’s slightly crooked, gold-capped chedi, which looks almost in danger of toppling over.

The chedi is thought to date from the 16th century and is believed to contain a hair of the Buddha. Just below Wat Phra That Chom Kitti on the hillside stands another temple, Wat Chom Chang, though this one is of no great historical significance.

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Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Chom Kitti

The coolest, driest months (November-February) are generally the best time to visit for comfortable weather and clear views.

Cool / dry
November-February · 15-28°C
Crisp mornings and clear days make for pleasant sightseeing; expect more visitors during this period.
Hot / dry
March-May · 25-36°C
Very warm conditions at midday; plan visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat.
Wet / monsoon
June-October · 24-30°C
Frequent rain showers can limit access and views; temple area is quieter with fewer tourists.

Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Chom Kitti

Climate

Wat Phra That Chom Kitti's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 13°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1790 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 13° - 29° 21° 8 mm some cloud 69% 0.7 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
February Ideal 15° - 32° 23° 15 mm mostly sunny 58% 0.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 17° - 34° 26° 23 mm mostly sunny 54% 1.2 m/s 1.7 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 21° - 36° 30° 92 mm some cloud 58% 1.4 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 23° - 34° 32° 218 mm overcast 71% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.0h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 219 mm overcast 77% 1.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.2h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 353 mm overcast 82% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
August Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 395 mm overcast 84% 0.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
September Acceptable 23° - 31° 30° 278 mm overcast 82% 0.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 21° - 31° 26° 120 mm partly cloudy 80% 0.7 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 18° - 29° 23° 53 mm some cloud 77% 0.9 m/s 1.4 high 11.1h
December Excellent 14° - 28° 21° 16 mm some cloud 74% 0.8 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h