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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

Region · 🇹🇭 Thailand
Population 803,599
Area 2,485 km²
Time zone Asia/Bangkok
Official website www.ayutthaya.go.th
Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province

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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Must-Sees

Explore the ruins of the Ayutthaya Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site founded in 1350. The area features architectural highlights like the Khmer-style prangs of Wat Chaiwatthanaram and the three iconic chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. Visitors can observe the famous sandstone Buddha head entwined in Bodhi tree roots at Wat Mahathat and the 42-meter-long reclining Buddha at Wat Lokkayasutha. Beyond the temples, the Tha Karong Floating Market offers traditional cuisine and local crafts along the riverbanks.

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Ancient Ruins of Thailand

This collection features the archaeological remains of Ayutthaya, the second capital of the Siamese Kingdom and a UNESCO World Heritage site. These ruins showcase the evolution of Thai architecture, from Khmer-style prangs to the classic bell-shaped chedis of the late Ayutthaya period. Highlights include the royal temple complex of Wat Phra Si Sanphet and the iconic Buddha head entwined in tree roots at Wat Mahathat. These sites offer a detailed look at the religious and political center of a kingdom that flourished from the 14th to the 18th century.

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Religious Sites of Thailand

This selection highlights the religious diversity of Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, featuring 14th-century Buddhist ruins, active temples, and historic minority places of worship. The list includes the iconic Khmer-style prangs of Wat Chaiwatthanaram and the three large chedis of Wat Phra Si Sanphet. It also showcases the 17th-century Catholic Church of Saint Joseph, established by French missionaries, alongside several Sunni mosques, reflecting the long-standing multicultural spiritual landscape of Thailand's former capital.

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Markets and Local Crafts

This collection explores the diverse trading hubs of Ayutthaya, from the man-made Ayothaya Floating Market featuring cultural shows to the temple-side Tha Karong Floating Market. It includes the historic Baan Phaen Market in the Sena district, known for its traditional wooden shopfronts and local preserved foods, alongside neighborhood markets like Lumphli and Si Khwa. The list also features the industrial Chang Beer Brewery, a major production site in the region.

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Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province — Map

Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 33° (feels like 34°) · extremes 15°–37°
  • 20° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 36° (feels like 38°) · extremes 18°–39°
  • 23° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 20 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 40°) · extremes 21°–42°
  • 25° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 40°) · extremes 24°–43°
  • 26° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 39°) · extremes 24°–40°
  • 26° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 33° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–37°
  • 25° at night
  • 23 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–35°
  • 25° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 3 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 32° (feels like 36°) · extremes 23°–34°
  • 24° at night
  • 25 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 23°–33°
  • 24° at night
  • 27 rainy days
  • 2 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 31° (feels like 35°) · extremes 21°–33°
  • 24° at night
  • 22 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 17°–34°
  • 22° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 13 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Oppressive humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 14°–35°
  • 19° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Thai Baht THB ฿ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
191 Police
Electricity
Type A / Type B / Type C / Type O
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Thai
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Left
Calling code
+66
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Tours & Activities

Wat Chaiwatthanaram
Drive
Wat Phra Si Sanphet
Walk
Wat Mahathat

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