Wat Chaiwatthanaram วัดไชยวัฒนาราม
Wat Chaiwatthanaram is a registered Thai historic site and Buddhist archaeological site in Ban Pom. It is one of the 36 sights of Thailand featured on this site and is the 11th 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 lowest and rainfall is minimal. From January to March, daily highs range from 32 °C to 35 °C, and rain is limited to about 3 to 7 days per month. In contrast, the wettest period occurs from May to October, with September seeing the most rain at about 291 mm.
The site is located 66 km from Bangkok. Travelers can reach the area via Don Mueang International Airport, which is 48 km away. Nearby attractions include Ayutthaya Historical Park, located 1.9 km from the site, and Wat Phra Phutthabat, which is 49.5 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is September, with about 291 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 12 | 36 | 80 | 190 | 150 | 153 | 180 | 291 | 198 | 40 | 6 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 21 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 8 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
