Wat Tha Ton

Temple

North of Chiang Mai, Wat Tha Ton sits above the Kok River valley with tiered staircases and riverside shrines; visitors come for valley outlooks and nearby hillwalking routes.

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Wat Tha Ton essentials

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
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About Wat Tha Ton

Wat Tha Ton is Tha Ton’s only significant sight, a sprawling monastery of nine levels occupying some 65 hectares, with fine views over the river and the surrounding countryside. Look for the huge gateway on the main road, from where a narrow road climbs to the summit, passing temple buildings and statues along the way.

About halfway up, on the third level, two enormous Buddha images stand visible for miles around, and at the top level is a new and colourful chedi, the Phra Boromathat Rajamonk Klajarn Samanachant Chedi Kaew, from where there are sweeping views. A meditation centre where foreigners once studied has since closed.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wat Tha Ton

Aim for the cool, dry season (November-February) when conditions on the mountain are most comfortable and views are clearer.

Cool / Dry (best)
Nov-Feb · 12-24°C
Cooler temperatures and clear skies make this hilltop temple and nearby viewpoints most pleasant to visit.
Hot / Pre‑monsoon
Mar-May · 22-36°C
Warmer to hot days - plan visits early or late and be prepared for heat during daytime hikes.
Rainy / Monsoon
Jun-Oct · 18-30°C
Frequent rain can make trails slippery; the landscape is very green but access may be more challenging.

Weather & Climate near Wat Tha Ton

Climate

Wat Tha Ton's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) - Humid Subtropical (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in April) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1330 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 10° - 24° 17° 8 mm mostly sunny 71% 1.1 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h
February Ideal 11° - 27° 19° 10 mm mostly sunny 60% 0.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Ideal 14° - 30° 22° 20 mm mostly sunny 57% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 18° - 31° 24° 62 mm some cloud 61% 1.1 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.5h
May Good 19° - 29° 24° 185 mm overcast 74% 1.4 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.0h
June Good 20° - 28° 24° 153 mm overcast 81% 1.3 m/s 2.0 very high 13.2h
July Good 20° - 27° 24° 219 mm overcast 84% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
August Good 20° - 27° 23° 265 mm overcast 86% 1.1 m/s 1.8 very high 12.7h
September Good 19° - 27° 23° 208 mm overcast 85% 0.9 m/s 1.8 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 18° - 26° 22° 125 mm partly cloudy 83% 0.8 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 15° - 25° 20° 55 mm some cloud 80% 0.9 m/s 1.5 high 11.1h
December Excellent 11° - 23° 17° 20 mm some cloud 77% 1.1 m/s 1.3 high 10.8h