rooster59 Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Colder and windy conditions forecast for upper Thailand By The Nation Another rather strong high-pressure system from China covers upper Vietnam and will extend to upper Thailand by Sunday, bringing colder conditions and strong winds. Temperatures are likely to fall by 4-6 degrees Celsius, the Thailand Meteorological Department said. Meanwhile, a strong northeast monsoon prevails over the Gulf and the South. Strong winds and waves are likely in the Gulf of Thailand, rising 2-3 metres in the lower Gulf. All ships in the Gulf of Thailand should proceed with caution and small boats in the lower Gulf should keep ashore from January 17-20, the department said. The weather forecast for different regions of the country: North: Cool to cold with strong winds, and 2-3°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 12-17°C, maximum 28-33°C; cold to very cold on mountaintops with minimum temperature 5-12°C; northeasterly winds 10-30kph. Northeast: Cool to cold with strong winds, 4-6°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 15-18°C, maximum 28-31°C; cold to very cold on mountaintops with minimum temperature 6-13°C; northeasterly winds 15-30kph. Central: Cool with strong winds with 2-3°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 17-20°C, maximum 32-34°C; northeasterly winds 10-30kph. East: Cool with strong winds, 2-3°C drop in temperature; minimum temperature 18-22°C, maximum 32-33°C; northeasterly winds 15-35 kph; waves 1- 2 metres high and about two metres offshore. South (east coast): Surat Thani northwards: Cool morning with strong winds; northeasterly winds 20-35kph; waves about two metres high. Nakhon Si Thammarat southwards: Isolated rain mostly in Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat provinces; northeasterly winds 20-40kph; waves 2-3 metres high; minimum temperature 20-25°C, maximum 30-32°C. South (west coast): Partly cloudy with isolated rain mostly in Trang and Satun provinces; minimum temperature 23-26°C, maximum 32-34°C; northeasterly winds 15-35kph; waves 1-2 metres high and about two metres offshore. Bangkok: Cool with strong winds, 2-3°C drop in temperature, minimum temperature 21-22°C, maximum 32-34°C; northeasterly winds 10-30kph. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30401350?utm_source=category&utm_medium=internal_referral -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2021-01-17 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickudon Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JingerBen Posted January 17, 2021 Share Posted January 17, 2021 Chiang Mai has had more chilly evenings this year than I can ever remember. Something like this would be welcome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcelV Posted January 18, 2021 Share Posted January 18, 2021 OMG I thought the rainy season was just about done and dusted already. Guessed wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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