Environment
Thailand's cold spell to last till mid-Feb. 2025
Members of the public are advised to check the forecast regularly for updates.
January 16, 2025, 11:42 AM
For those headed to Thailand from now till mid-February, you can expect cool weather and lower-than-usual temperatures.
Sharing the forecast via a Facebook post on Jan. 12, the Thai Meteorological Department confirmed that the cold would last till mid-February, with the months leading up to May would be less hot and humid as compared to past years.
This is attributed to the La Niña phenomenon, which Thailand entered last month, confirmed the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), wrote Jessada Denduangboripant, an environmental professor at Chulalongkorn University via Facebook on Jan. 13.
As a result of the La Niña phenomenon, southern and southeastern winds are expected to increase the chance of thunderstorms and humidity, ultimately lowering temperatures, reported The Bangkok Post.
Temperatures in March and April are expected to be lower as compared to previous years.
Northern Thailand (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai)
Sharing an update via its Facebook page on Jan. 15, the Thai Meteorological Department said the strong high-pressure system covering upper Thailand and the South China Sea will continue to bring cool to cold weather in the northern parts.
Temperatures can range from between 9°C to 15°C at night, reported The Nation.
The department also urged people to be cautious of fire hazards at areas of dry grassland, caused by dry air.
Certain areas in northern Thailand have also seen the occurrence of frost, which some have confused with snow.
The Thai Meteorological Department has confirmed that no parts of Thailand are snowing.
Central Thailand (Bangkok)
Visitors to Bangkok may even be able to experience light morning fog in the city of Bangkok, reported The Nation.
Similar to northern Thailand, cool to cold weather can be expected, with lows of 15°C at night and highs of 32°C in the day.
Southern Thailand (Phuket, Ranong)
The Thai department added that isolated heavy rains and waves between 2m to 3m could also be expected in the southernmost provinces of Thailand, due to the north-east monsoon.
The advisory also called for people to be careful of flash floods and forest run-off, especially in areas on hillsides near waterways.
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