Wat To Phae

Temple

A provincial temple visited for daily worship, carved gables and local festival activity; travelers often combine a short visit here with nearby markets and town attractions.

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Wat To Phae essentials

Hours: Daily dawn-dusk
Admission: Free (donations welcome)
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About Wat To Phae

One of the most interesting temples around Khun Yuam, Wat To Phae lies about 6km west of town. It is a beautiful Burmese temple with an attractive chedi, and the appealing landscapes along the way make it an excellent focus for a trip out of town.

The temple’s most outstanding feature is its intricate, Burmese-style meditation hall (viharn), set beside a gold-topped chedi and an attractive Mon-style pagoda; all three buildings are beautifully constructed and very well maintained. The temple was reportedly built by local Shan logging folk who came here to assemble teak rafts for transporting their timber along the river, and eventually pooled their skills to raise this temple - the name Wat To Phae means ‘temple of raft assembling’.

The buildings are highly photogenic, and among the many fascinating artefacts on site are a seated Buddha image and a stunning tapestry about 4 metres wide, encrusted with rubies and pearls. Wat To Phae is beautiful in its own right, and all the more so for its setting beside a lazy river, flanked by bright green paddy fields.

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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Wat To Phae

Visit in the cool, dry months (November-February) for the most comfortable experience and clearer weather.

Cool / Dry
Nov-Feb · 12-28°C
Clear skies and cooler mornings create the most pleasant conditions to visit this northern temple area.
Hot / Pre‑monsoon
Mar-May · 25-36°C
Very warm to hot days - plan visits for early morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat.
Rainy / Monsoon
Jun-Oct · 22-31°C
Fewer tourists and verdant scenery, but expect heavy rain at times that can affect travel and access.

Weather & Climate near Wat To Phae

Climate

Wat To Phae's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in April) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 14°C to 37°C. Abundant rainfall (1265 mm/year), wettest in August with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 87 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryJanuaryDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
1°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 14° - 28° 21° 6 mm mostly sunny 66% 0.7 m/s 1.5 very high 11.0h
February Ideal 16° - 31° 24° 5 mm clear 54% 0.9 m/s 1.9 very high 11.4h
March Excellent 20° - 35° 28° 18 mm mostly sunny 52% 1.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
April Very Good 24° - 37° 33° 56 mm some cloud 57% 1.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.5h
May Acceptable 24° - 35° 35° 175 mm overcast 74% 1.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.9h
June Acceptable 24° - 32° 32° 175 mm overcast 82% 1.2 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.2h
July Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 214 mm overcast 85% 1.1 m/s 1.9 very high 13.1h
August Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 244 mm overcast 86% 1.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.7h
September Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 199 mm overcast 84% 0.8 m/s 1.9 very high 12.1h
October Very Good 22° - 31° 27° 113 mm partly cloudy 82% 0.7 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
November Excellent 20° - 29° 25° 45 mm mostly sunny 79% 0.8 m/s 1.6 very high 11.1h
December Ideal 16° - 28° 22° 15 mm mostly sunny 75% 0.7 m/s 1.4 high 10.9h