Phra Pathommachedi
Phra Pathommachedi is a chedi and a registered Thai historic site in Nakhon Pathom. It is one of the 36 sights of Thailand featured on this site and ranks as the 20th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between December and February, when temperatures are lower and rainfall is minimal. In contrast, the months from May to October are much wetter, with September seeing about 269 mm of rain over 27 days. Entry to the site costs ฿60.
Phra Pathommachedi is about 50 km from Bangkok and 60 km from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Travelers can combine a visit here with other nearby locations such as Wat Sam Phran, which is about 19 km away, or the Grand Palace, Khaosan Road, and Dusit Palace, all located approximately 47 to 49 km from this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is September, with about 269 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 31 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 9 | 14 | 33 | 69 | 155 | 136 | 133 | 148 | 269 | 243 | 68 | 9 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 10 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
