Thailand’s Winter Expected to Start 29 October, Colder Than Last Year

[webfact]

 

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has announced that the 2024 winter season is set to begin on 29 October 2024 and is expected to last until late February 2025. This season is anticipated to be colder than last year, with December 2024 to January 2025 marking the coldest period.

 

According to Dr. Sukanyaniyawinyacharn, Acting Director-General of the Meteorological Department, the onset of winter is assessed by three factors: a consistent drop in temperatures below 23°C across northern Thailand, a shift to northeast and east winds at lower altitudes, and a gradual decrease in rainfall. This year’s winter season is estimated to start two weeks later than average.

 

Average minimum temperatures in northern Thailand are expected to be between 20-21°C, slightly lower than last year’s 21.6°C. Bangkok may experience lows of 16-18°C, with surrounding areas dipping to 14-16°C.

 

The lowest temperatures, approximately 6-8°C, are anticipated in the mountains and peaks of the North and Northeast regions, where frost is also possible.

 

The southern regions will experience cooler weather in some areas, but heavy rain and strong winds will persist, especially around the Gulf of Thailand.

 

Sea waves in the Gulf may reach 2-3 meters, with occasional highs of 3-5 meters due to low-pressure systems or tropical storms in November and December. Residents are advised to monitor weather updates for any significant changes.

 

Picture courtesy: Thai Rath

 

-- 2024-10-26

 

 

[dinsdale]

I don't care if it's going to be colder. I want it to be longer. By the way there is no such thing as winter in the tropics.

[ikke1959]

What a news..... winter  is coming or cold season, that is not cold at all anymore  for years...the next news item will be that the hot season  or summer starts in March

[Gsxrnz]

It's called "weather". Cloudy with a chance of meatballs pork balls. 

[daveAustin]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has announced that the 2024 winter season is set to begin on 29 October 2024 and is expected to last until late February 2025

So about same as last year then 😋

 

1 hour ago, webfact said:

According to Dr. Sukanyaniyawinyacharn

lol 

[nausea]

Just 3 days away; very welcome for those of us that don't use aircon much. I must say  though, that I've been here so long that my blood has thinned, and I need an extra layer and a banket at night, even at these rather benign temperatures.

[sungod]

Lets celebrate the colder weather which will bring back unhealthy levels of pm 2.5 !!!

[Crossy]

As soon as it goes below about 21C Madam gets out the polar gear, I put on a T

 

[My mate Brian]

Winter 👍

[carlyai]

10 minutes ago, Crossy said:

As soon as it goes below about 21C Madam gets out the polar gear, I put on a T

 

I start the gas log fire much to the amusement of all.

But when they visit and it's cold, they all position around the fire. 

Looking into a log fire has some magical effects, like rum toddies. 🙂

[watchcat]

3 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

winter  is coming or cold season, that is not cold at all anymore  for years.

 

I don't know where you're living but I can tell you excep from last year it was very cold in the morning 12 degree C inside the house. Northern parts of Thailand.

[garygooner]

Love it. Bring it on. But I'm still wearing short sleeves while the Thais are in jackets and scarves. 

[lordgrinz]

42 minutes ago, garygooner said:

Love it. Bring it on. But I'm still wearing short sleeves while the Thais are in jackets and scarves. 

 

Same here, I spent my whole life in New England (USA), I prefer the cold, or at least cooler than the blast furnace here in Thailand. My Ideal every day temp would be 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Edited October 26 by lordgrinz

[hotchilli]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

Thailand’s Meteorological Department has announced that the 2024 winter season is set to begin on 29 October 2024 and is expected to last until late February 2025. This season is anticipated to be colder than last year, with December 2024 to January 2025 marking the coldest period.

Best get a pair of socks out in readiness... last years minimum here was 19Cat night

[lordgrinz]

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Best get a pair of socks out in readiness... last years minimum here was 19Cat night

 

Socks and sandals are a no-no!

[hotchilli]

1 minute ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Socks and sandals are a no-no!

Socks were for bedtime... 

[lordgrinz]

4 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Socks were for bedtime... 

 

Not for me, my uncovered feet will be dangled out the bottom of my blanket chilling in the breeze 😉 

[hotchilli]

1 minute ago, lordgrinz said:

 

Not for me, my uncovered feet will be dangled out the bottom of my blanket chilling in the breeze 😉 

Not for me, no blanket or duvet.... just the socks,something else chilling in the breeze.

[digger70]

6 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

What a news..... winter  is coming or cold season, that is not cold at all anymore  for years...the next news item will be that the hot season  or summer starts in March

Yea ,then global warming be back again.   

[KhunLA]

It's been almost chilly down here / PKK.  Went from AC at night, to fan at night, to now no fan & using quilt/blanket.  And it's not even November yet 

 

Damn MMCC & GW ... 

[ikke1959]

4 hours ago, watchcat said:

 

I don't know where you're living but I can tell you excep from last year it was very cold in the morning 12 degree C inside the house. Northern parts of Thailand.

I am living in Phetchaburi province and the last years we used the airco every day instead of several years ago

[Caldera]

I used to enjoy the "winter" season in Bangkok, but the pollution at that time of the year just got too bad. 

[NativeBob]

"Winter in Bangkok" - very not funny

[BigStar]

48 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

I am living in Phetchaburi province and the last years we used the airco every day instead of several years ago

 

Same in Pattaya for the past 2 years or so, unusually warm during the "winter."

[GreasyFingers]

Damn the cool season. All of the tourists from hot Bangkok will be arriving soon (actually they have started aleady).

[Stargeezr]

I am just happy that in most of Thailand it is considerred cold if the temperature is lower than 20C

   To be fair, I ould rather spend Winter months in Thailand and not in Siberia, I am sure that most expats

would agree.

[Aussie999]

On 10/26/2024 at 7:49 AM, dinsdale said:

I don't care if it's going to be colder. I want it to be longer. By the way there is no such thing as winter in the tropics.

Thailand's weather tends to be defined by three seasons: the wet season (May to October), the cool season (November to February) and the hot season (March to May)

[dinsdale]

Just now, Aussie999 said:

Thailand's weather tends to be defined by three seasons: the wet season (May to October), the cool season (November to February) and the hot season (March to May)

You should look a bit wider on Google when you copy and paste. Traditionally the real wet starts in July. This didn't happen last year or this year when the actual wet started late August early September.

[KannikaP]

No snow in Phitsanulok yet. Got my skis and anorak out already.

[Aussie999]

2 hours ago, dinsdale said:

You should look a bit wider on Google when you copy and paste. Traditionally the real wet starts in July. This didn't happen last year or this year when the actual wet started late August early September.

You cannot judge srasons on 1 year  my source was from a dept of Meteorology, where is your source.