Wat Phra Phutthabat วัดพระพุทธบาทราชวรมหาวิหาร
Wat Phra Phutthabat is a registered Thai historic site and a wat in the city of Lopburi. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Thailand, ranking 33rd on English Wikipedia, and it is the 36th sight of the country on this site. This site is located in the Phra Phutthabat administration area.
Planning a visit
The driest months to visit are December and January. In December, temperatures have a high of 30 °C and a low of 20 °C. April is the hottest month, with a high of 36 °C. The rainy season occurs between May and October, with September being the wettest month, having about 273 mm of rain and about 27 rainy days.
The site is 112 km from Bangkok and 92 km from Don Mueang International Airport, which is located in the city of Bangkok. Visitors can combine a visit to Wat Phra Phutthabat with trips to Phra Prang Sam Yot or King Narai's Palace, which are both about 21 km away. Ayutthaya Historical Park and Wat Chaiwatthanaram are also nearby, located within 50 km of the site in the Saraburi area. Admission to the site is 21 baht.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is September, with about 273 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
| Average low, °C | 21 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 7 | 9 | 38 | 82 | 161 | 140 | 142 | 177 | 273 | 155 | 35 | 5 |
| 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.
