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Wat Pho

Bangkok, Thailand
Best timeDec–Feb
Set inBangkok, Thailand
In season~90°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

73–95°F
CurrencyTHB
LanguageThai
TimezoneUTC+07:00
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Map showing the location of Wat Pho
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Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Dec–Mar. Go in Apr, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 63%
WarmestMay · 95°F
WettestSep
Best windowDec–Feb
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Wat Pho, also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan. The more commonly known name, Wat Pho, is a contraction of its older name, Wat Photaram.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Feb, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Baiyoke Tower II
3 mi away
King Power Mahanakhon
3 mi away
Chatuchak Weekend Market
5 mi away
Death Railway
96 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Wat Pho?

The best time to visit Wat Pho is December–February, in Bangkok, Thailand.

Where is Wat Pho?

Wat Pho is in Bangkok, Thailand.

What is Wat Pho known for?

Wat Pho, also spelled Wat Po, is a Buddhist temple complex in the Phra Nakhon District, Bangkok, Thailand. It is on Rattanakosin Island, directly south of the Grand Palace. Known also as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, its official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan. The more commonly known name, Wat Pho, is a contraction of its older name, Wat Photaram.

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