Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
Temple
Perched above a valley, Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong combines a gilded stupa with hilltop outlooks; worshippers and sightseers climb for the view and seasonal merit‑making.
How to Get to Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong #
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong sits on Doi Chom Thong hill just outside Chiang Mai city. From the Chiang Mai Old City you can reach the temple by taxi, tuk‑tuk or red songthaew in about 10-20 minutes by road (a short drive of a few kilometres depending on your start point).
Because it is within the Chiang Mai urban area, simply tell a driver ‘Doi Chom Thong’ or use a map app; parking is available if you arrive by car and there are short steps or a brief walk from the roadside to the temple precinct.
Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong #
The best time to visit Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong is in the cool, dry season (November-February) for comfortable temple visits and clear views.
Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong #
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1059 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°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 32°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 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).
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May
May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (119 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (197 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (112 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).
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December
December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
