Wat Sri Khom Kham

Temple Lakeside temple in Phayao with massive Buddha image

On the shore of Phayao Lake, Wat Sri Khom Kham displays a large seated Buddha and lakeside views; both locals and visitors come for photography, worship and the calm waterfront setting.

Wat Sri Khom Kham is a lakeside Buddhist temple in Phayao Province, northern Thailand, notable for its large seated Buddha image and its setting on Kwan Phayao. It serves as a principal religious site for the local community.

The compound includes a main chapel facing the lake and riverside steps used for ceremonies; many visitors come for photography at dawn and for the temple’s provincial significance. The site is compact and accessible from Phayao town.

The temple complex developed over several centuries as the town and its lake were settled and cultivated; the large image and principal structures have been repaired and re-embellished periodically. The site remains active for local festivals and rites.

Wat Sri Khom Kham stands on the shore of Kwan Phayao near the town of Phayao in northern Thailand, a short drive from the town centre and regional road connections.

  • Lakeside setting: The temple is located on the shore of Kwan Phayao (Phayao Lake), making it a scenic spot for sunrise and for photographing the large seated Buddha against the water.
  • Large Buddha image: Houses a notably large seated Buddha image that is a principal object of veneration for the province.
Wat Sri Khom Kham
Wat Sri Khom Kham, Ban Chiang Kham / Phayao Lake area, Phayao Province, Thailand
19.1700, 99.8800
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Free (no formal admission)

How to Get to Wat Sri Khom Kham #

Wat Sri Khom Kham sits on the lakeshore at Kwan Phayao in Phayao province. From Phayao town centre take a short taxi, motorbike taxi or local songthaew to the lakeside temple; the site is a brief walk from the road where local transport drops visitors off. If arriving by bus to Phayao, ask to be dropped at the lakeshore/market area for the shortest walk.

Tips for Visiting Wat Sri Khom Kham #

  • Time your visit for sunset to see Wat Sri Khom Kham's large seated Buddha reflected against Kwan Phayao lake - the lakeside light around dusk gives the site its strongest visual impact.
  • Approach from Phayao town along the lakeside road to use the main temple entrance and lakeside viewing spots; that route is quicker and places you at the best vantage points for photos and reflection.
  • Combine a temple visit with a short walk around the lakefront - many visitors only stop at the Buddha compound and miss the calm lakeside promenades and local vendors that give context to the site.

Best Time to Visit Wat Sri Khom Kham #

Plan a trip to Wat Sri Khom Kham in the cool, dry months (November-February) for comfortable temple visits and clear weather.

Cool, dry season (best time)
November-February · ~15-28°C
Pleasant weather for visiting the lakeside temple and walking around Phayao's historic center.
Hot season
March-May · ~25-35°C
Hotter conditions that can make daytime sightseeing tiring; mornings are preferable.
Rainy season
June-October · ~24-30°C
Frequent rain and higher humidity; scenic but with occasional travel disruptions.

Weather & Climate near Wat Sri Khom Kham #

Climate

Wat Sri Khom Kham'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 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1077 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 89 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
3°
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°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
0.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
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

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° – 32°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

7 mm
Rainfall
0.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.4h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° – 35°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
1.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
22° – 36°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
0.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.5h daylight

May

May is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (167 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 33°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

167 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
1.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (163 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

163 mm
Rainfall
1.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

August

August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (204 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° – 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

204 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.7h daylight

September

September is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Significant rainfall (179 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
22° – 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
1.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
21° – 30°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

97 mm
Rainfall
1.0 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. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° – 29°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
0.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.1h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° – 27°
75%
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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