Wat Phra That Phu Khao

Temple Ancient hilltop temple with panoramic provincial views

Wat Phra That Phu Khao
19.0000, 100.8000
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Best Time to Visit Wat Phra That Phu Khao #

Plan a visit in the cool, dry season (November-February) for the most comfortable conditions and best visibility.

Cool / Dry (best)
November-February · 18-31°C
Clearer skies and milder temperatures make hilltop temple visits and views more pleasant; expect more visitors.
Hot
March-May · 30-38°C
Hot, sunny days - go early to avoid heat and strong sun exposure.
Rainy
May-October · 24-33°C
Frequent rain and muddy trails on hill approaches; fewer tourists during heavy rains.

Weather & Climate near Wat Phra That Phu Khao #

Climate

Wat Phra That Phu Khao'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 13°C to 35°C. Abundant rainfall (1193 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 85 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° – 29°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

February

February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
14° – 31°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
0.9 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. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° – 34°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° – 35°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
22° – 33°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (218 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

218 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (245 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

245 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (191 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

191 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 31°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 29°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

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