About Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan
This is the main Buddhist temple of Nakhon Si Thammarat, once a key trade crossroads between the Indian and Pacific oceans. The monastery was founded in the 8th century, on a site where a Hindu shrine once stood. King Sri Dhammasokaraja built the main stupa, Phra Borommathat Chedi, in the early 13th century as a symbol of Theravada Buddhism in the region. The temple houses a relic of the Buddha.
When to go
Best months for Gulf coast (Samui, Pha Ngan, Tao, Songkhla): Feb to Apr. Month-by-month guide
- Jan Good
- Feb Best
- Mar Best
- Apr Best
- May Good
- Jun Good
- Jul Good
- Aug Good
- Sep Good
- Oct Mixed
- Nov Avoid
- Dec Mixed
Regional weather guide, not specific to Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan. Tap a month for details.
