Weather Condition in Northern Thailand
WEATHER UPDATE & WARNINGS
*TROPICAL STORMS* *MONSOON* *DRY SEASON* *COLD WINTERS*
Dear travelers to North Thailand,
Here is some useful info regarding the weather in general. And update on potential climate changes or natural catastrophes, as floods, etc.
ActiveThailand's Head Quarter is based in Chiang Mai, capital city of Northern Thailand. Send us an e-mail if you want to know more information about the weather, before booking your trip.
Also, have a look at the weather forecast online: http://www.weather.com/weather/today/THXX0003
NORTH THAILAND WEATHER MONTHLY UPDATE
SMOG ALERT NORTHERN THAILAND
LATEST NEWS: 31 MARCH 2013: Huge tropical storm in Chiang Rai. Over 2000 houses damaged throughout the province. See news on the Bangkok Post online www.bangkokpost.com
CHIANG MAI, 26 March 2013: A smog covering most of northern Thailand will stop the annual exodus of Songkran holiday makers in its tracks unless nature comes to the rescue. Northern provinces are in the grip of a health threatening smog caused by the wholesale burning of paddy fields and forests across the Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. Provincial governors say they are speeding up efforts to fight the haze and are closely monitoring burning activities, but on the ground scenes in Chiang Mai, Mae Hong Son and Chiang Rai provinces are identical to last year when thousands of residents had to seek hospital treatment to combat respiratory ailments. Read more on http://www.ttrweekly.com/site/2013/03/smog-shrouds-north-thailand/ Thanks to TTR online.
North Thailand weather update March 2013: Time for the hot season! Warm temperatures throughout the month of March is predicted. Begin of March tropical storms are predicted. Evenings are warm. The haze has started as all the farmers are burning they dried rice fields in the plain, and as the valley is surrounded by mountains, the particles stagnate in the sky. We can't see the Doi Suthep mountain from the city center. We fear a dry and hot month of March, as usual....
North Thailand weather update February 2013: a cool temperature throughout the month of February is predicted. From 20th February onward, temperatures are raising and days are hot. Still cool evening. The sky is still blue and air is fresh despite the start of burning dried rice fields, and soon dead leaves and forests... We fear a dry and hot month of March....
North Thailand weather update January 2013: a mild temperature is announced for the month of January. New Year was not cold as previous years. Beautiful sky every day and fresh air. Great to cycle around the mountains and valleys.
North Thailand weather update December 2012: Northern Thailand will remain fairly warm this month. No temperature drop. However if you are taking a trip with a mountain stay, dont' forget to bring a fleece or some warm clothes.
North Thailand weather update October 5th 2012: Northern Thailand has been fairly dry, no floods in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai. Probably some heavy rain this week-end in the mountain, but not much in town. No floods. Rivers for rafting as the Pai and Maetang river are a good level. Temperature is pleasant and not too hot. All or rafting trips went through this season as no flood in North Thailand.
North Thailand weather update August 15th 2012: Northern Thailand is kept dry. Not a lot of rain up to today in North Thailand. No floods. Rivers for rafting as the Pai and Maetang river are a perfect level. Temperature is fairly high during the day and all our trips are departing
North Thailand weather update> June 2012: Sporadic rain some days/nights all over Northern Thailand. Temperature is still fairly high and air is humid. Perfect weather for all "outdoor" trip! Try our kayaking programs at the Sri Lanna National Park !
North Thailand weather update MAY 09th 2012: A few days of heavy rain in North Thailand just finished. Sun is back again, perhaps rain during the night. This looks like the two coming months will be perfect to travel and participate in outdoor trips in North Thailand. Blue sky, green lush nature. Sporadic rain some days/nights. Temperature is fairly high during the day.
North Thailand weather update APRIL 2012: Good news, the raining season is coming.... As of end of April, some rain has come over the city and the surroundings valleys. The nature is green again, and the sky is finally blue after a very dry and ugly month of March.