Wat Suan Tan | TravelDojo

Wat Suan Tan at a Glance#

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk

Admission: Free (donations welcome)

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

Best Time to Visit

JanuaryFebruaryDecember

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