Wat Phuak Hong

Temple Historic temple famed for detailed wall murals

Temple near Chiang Mai on the Ping River; visitors come for Lanna‑style architecture, monk ceremonies, riverside views and easy access to nearby markets.

Wat Phuak Hong
18.7830, 98.9810
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Best Time to Visit Wat Phuak Hong #

The most comfortable time to visit is the cool, dry period from November to February.

Cool, dry season (best)
November-February · 15-30°C
Comfortable mornings and lower humidity make temple visits pleasant and accessible.
Hot season
March-May · 25-38°C
Very warm conditions at midday; plan visits for early morning or late afternoon.
Wet season
June-October · 24-30°C
Regular heavy rains can make outdoor areas slippery and reduce visibility.

Weather & Climate near Wat Phuak Hong #

Climate

Wat Phuak Hong'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 (1056 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 91 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

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.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° – 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

February

February is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
15° – 32°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

March

March is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
19° – 35°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 33°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (161 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
23° – 34°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

161 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

118 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.1h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

147 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

August

August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (196 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

196 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.6h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

185 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 22°C. Significant rainfall (113 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

113 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.2h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° – 28°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
10.9h daylight

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