Ban Chiang บ้านเชียง
Udon Thani, Thailand UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ban Chiang is an archaeological site and a registered Thai historic site. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Ban Chiang administration area of Udon Thani.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the drier months from November to February, when daily highs are around 28-29 °C and rainfall is minimal. Between May and October, the area experiences significant rain, with some months seeing over 350 mm of rain and up to 28 rainy days. The warmest period occurs in April, when daily highs reach about 34 °C.
To reach the site, you can fly to Udon Thani International Airport, which is 63 km away. Ban Chiang is located about 521 km from Bangkok. This site is one of the 36 most looked-up sights in Thailand on English Wikipedia, ranking 22nd among the country's sights.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is August, with about 403 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 28 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 20 | 48 | 91 | 250 | 348 | 358 | 403 | 294 | 98 | 13 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
