Wat Phra That Doi Wao

Temple Border hilltop temple near Myanmar with shrine complex

Near the Thailand-Myanmar border at Mae Sai, Wat Phra That Doi Wao features a prominent chedi and borderland views; visitors pair the temple visit with the Mae Sai market.

Wat Phra That Doi Wao
20.4500, 99.8800
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Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Doi Wao #

The best time to visit is during the cool, dry months (November-February) when outdoor exploring is most comfortable.

Cool / Dry (best)
November-February · 15-30°C
Pleasant days and cooler nights in the far north make outdoor temple visits more comfortable; this is the region's high season.
Hot
March-May · 28-38°C
Very warm conditions - seek shade and visit outside midday heat.
Rainy
May-October · 23-33°C
Monsoon rains can make access to hilltop sites slippery and reduce visibility; tourist numbers drop during heavy rain periods.

Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Doi Wao #

Climate

Wat Phra That Doi Wao'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 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1838 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 90 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° – 31°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
17° – 34°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 29°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° – 35°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (227 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

227 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

229 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (370 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

370 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 23°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (397 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

397 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

282 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 30°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

129 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° – 28°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° – 26°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
10.8h daylight

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