Somebody told me recently that the water in Chiang Mai swimming-pools (including in hotel or condominium pools) is always cold, compared to other places in Thailand... Is that true??

No.

Personal experience for me would be that they appear much colder than Southern locations.

I would say..., slightly cooler...., but not much. 

yes, the water is imported from China which is much colder than Chiang Mai. Chinese water is cheaper than Thai water.

In CM's cool season the water is cold especially during the morning.

As the climate warms up the water warms.

Later in the day is better for warm water.

 

john

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I think in some cases it could be warmer but then there is always the chance it could get cooler depending on the prevailing winds and if there is an "r" in the month. 

 

  

If I was swimming in a CM pool and I moved into a warmer patch...., I suppose I would move out of the area.

Last month, pool at both Suriwongse and either of the Imperial Mae Ping pools would have challenged a brass monkey.

Ramada Plaza in Bangkok with a stay between the two Chiang Mai hotels was great for swimming with better ambient temperature.

 

 

The eco resort in chiang mai has a great pool and it is not cold. Give it a try.

1 hour ago, watgate said:

The eco resort in chiang mai has a great pool and it is not cold. Give it a try.

The eco resort?... Where is that?

Just ask for water with no ice cubes

Thank you all for your replies... This issue is really complicating my life. For many years I have been planning to buy a small condo and move to Chiang Mai when I turn 50... But in the meantime I have gotten used to swimming one hour in the morning in the swimming-pool... If I can't swim in Chiang Mai, going to live there doesn't seem like a good idea anymore.......

If the temp of pool water is complicating your life then a rethink is definitely in order.

 

I have swum almost every day for some years, in the "winter" the water is refreshingly cool to bracing and in the "summer" like a warm bath. 

 

In the interim period the water is just about perfect.

You can swim in CM all year but if you want to worry about it there is always Suan Prung.

From experience my condo pool is generally cold in the morning 12 months of the year, however gradually warms up as the day goes on and the sun gets at it.

Chiang mai land is a large open air swimming pool, costs 60 Baht for the day , food there as well . The water temperature fluctuates with the weather at the time

Best. Thread. Ever.

If you are asking if Thais heat their swimming pools and waste money in their eyes, I think you know the answer....

 

thais don't swim especially lap swimming...

Last month, pool at both Suriwongse and either of the Imperial Mae Ping pools would have challenged a brass monkey.
Ramada Plaza in Bangkok with a stay between the two Chiang Mai hotels was great for swimming with better ambient temperature.
 
 

You're getting a bit nesh Paul!!!!!

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Does any know the entrance fee of swimming pools in and around the Hang Dong area ?I ask this because I went to a hotel near were I live and they wanted 500 Baht for the day.

Sanemax wrote 60 baht not sure where it is" Chiang mai land ".

Does any know the entrance fee of swimming pools in and around the Hang Dong area ?I ask this because I went to a hotel near were I live and they wanted 500 Baht for the day.
Sanemax wrote 60 baht not sure where it is" Chiang mai land ".

That's a bit steep. I expect to pay up to 100b each.

There's a big covered pool opposite Home Pro on the Middle Ring Road in Moo Baan Nimman Noradee (18.738634,98.967900), it's called Nimman Noradee Club House.

Otherwise, I do a local hotel search using TripAdvisor or Agoda and see which places have a pool. Then just ask if they welcome outside visitors to use their facilities and how much.

33 minutes ago, JaseTheBass said:

 

 

That's a bit steep. I expect to pay up to 100b each.

There's a big covered pool opposite Home Pro on the Middle Ring Road in Moo Baan Nimman Noradee (18.738634,98.967900), it's called Nimman Noradee Club House.

Otherwise, I do a local hotel search using TripAdvisor or Agoda and see which places have a pool. Then just ask if they welcome outside visitors to use their facilities and how much.

 

will try thanks

3 hours ago, akampa said:

Does any know the entrance fee of swimming pools in and around the Hang Dong area ?I ask this because I went to a hotel near were I live and they wanted 500 Baht for the day.

Sanemax wrote 60 baht not sure where it is" Chiang mai land ".

The pool at Banwangtan is 60 baht and sometimes the water is not green.

21 hours ago, roo860 said:

 

You're getting a bit nesh Paul!!!!!

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These days I prefer to retain two gonads and one Adam's apple when bathing.

Fully nesh without shame

8 hours ago, akampa said:

Does any know the entrance fee of swimming pools in and around the Hang Dong area ?I ask this because I went to a hotel near were I live and they wanted 500 Baht for the day.

Sanemax wrote 60 baht not sure where it is" Chiang mai land ".

Let me do a web search for you

http://a.northernthailand.com/chiangmai-sports/swimming/88-chiang-mai-land-swimming-pools.html

 

1 hour ago, sanemax said:

Let me do a web search for you

http://a.northernthailand.com/chiangmai-sports/swimming/88-chiang-mai-land-swimming-pools.html

 

Thanks