Wat Suan Tan

Temple
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Wat Suan Tan essentials

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
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Best Time to Visit Wat Suan Tan

Visit during the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable weather and easier walking around the site.

Cool / Dry (best overall)
November-February · 18-31°C
Pleasant temperatures and lower humidity make walking around the temple comfortable; this is peak tourist season so expect more visitors.
Hot / Dry
March-May · 30-38°C
Very hot afternoons; visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid heat and midday glare.
Rainy
May-October · 24-33°C
Frequent afternoon showers and higher humidity can make outdoor sightseeing soggy; shorter queues during heavy rain.

History & Culture of Wat Suan Tan

Wat Suan Tan, the ‘Monastery of the Sugar Palm Grove’, is one of Nan town’s finest temples, drawing visitors for its ancient chedi and large bronze Buddha. The image, Phra Chao Thong Thip, was cast in the mid-1400s by order of a Chiang Mai king and still sits within the lofty Sukhothai-style viharn; seated in pose, it blends Lanna and Sukhothai styles.

The grounds. The large chedi carries a series of niches on its lower level holding various works of art, and there are murals behind the bronze Buddha and at the main entrance. The viharn is a much later structure, beautifully decorated with tiered roofing and gold leaf on the façade above the entrance, and the peaceful grounds fill up during festivals.

Songkran. The yearly Songkran festival at Thai New Year is an especially fun time to visit, with colourful rituals and a huge fireworks display over the temple.

Weather & Climate near Wat Suan Tan

Climate

Wat Suan Tan'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 14°C to 36°C. Abundant rainfall (1221 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 88 Moderate
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 14° - 30° 22° 3 mm mostly sunny 70% 0.7 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
February Ideal 15° - 33° 24° 8 mm mostly sunny 62% 1.0 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 18° - 35° 27° 32 mm mostly sunny 58% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 22° - 36° 31° 85 mm some cloud 63% 1.2 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
May Acceptable 23° - 34° 32° 176 mm overcast 75% 1.0 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.9h
June Acceptable 24° - 33° 33° 145 mm overcast 81% 1.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.1h
July Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 207 mm overcast 84% 1.1 m/s 2.0 very high 13.0h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 32° 237 mm overcast 86% 1.0 m/s 1.9 very high 12.6h
September Acceptable 23° - 32° 31° 209 mm overcast 84% 0.7 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Good 22° - 32° 27° 88 mm partly cloudy 81% 0.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
November Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 24 mm some cloud 78% 0.9 m/s 1.6 very high 11.2h
December Ideal 14° - 29° 22° 7 mm mostly sunny 75% 0.8 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h