Northern Thailand boasts the country's highest temperatures
Sizzling North: Thailand's Top Spots in the Heat Wave
Step into the oven, buddy! The northern provinces are now reigning supreme as the fiery furnaces of Thailand, transitioning from the blistering summer into the wet and wild monsoon season.
The runaway winners this Sunday? Muang district, nestled in the heart of Mae Hong Son province, searing at a mind-bending 42.3°C! Look out Northern Lights, these temperatures are off the charts, according to the Meteorological Department's report.
Lampang hasn't kicked back just yet. This province proudly placed three times in the top 10, with Muang district in Chiang Mai slipping in at a respectable tenth.
The Burning Charts
- Muang district, Mae Hong Son - 42.3°C
- Muang district, Lamphun - 41.0°C (Ouch!)
- Muang district, Lampang - 40.6°C (Still cooking!)
- Mae Sariang district, Mae Hong Son - 40.5°C (Don't forget the sunscreen!)
- Thoen district, Lampang - 40.3°C (Phew, we made it past 40!)
- Hang Chat district, Lampang - 40.0°C
- Mae Sot district, Tak - 39.5°C (A bit chilly in comparison!)
- Muang district, Phrae - 39.1°C (Heat is on!)
- Muang district, Nan - 39.1°C (Sizzling!)
- Muang district, Chiang Mai - 39.1°C (Feeling the burn!)
On Saturday, it was a repeat performance with the North taking the top 8 spots in the country's hottest locals, once more heading the pack, Muang district in Mae Hong Son at 41.5°C.
The mercury is expected to plummet around mid-May, marking the formal end of summer which kicked off on Feb 28.
Meteorologists have dropped some stormy weather warnings, with predictions of thunderstorms and gusty winds from Monday to Thursday, primarily in the northern and northeastern provinces. "Get ready for some hail, thunder, and lightning, lots of it!" announced forecaster Manoon Da-oi on a Facebook programme.
The LowdownCurrently, the northern regions are sizzling with temperatures reaching up to 36°C (98°F) during the daytime[3][5]. This is just normal business for April, the hottest month in Northern Thailand[5]. As the region shifts gears from summer to the rainy season, which commences in May and extends till September, experts are warning of unpredictable weather patterns, including thunderstorms and strong winds accompanied by heavy rain[3][4].
During this transitional phase, the weather can be all over the place, with scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms forecasted[2]. The climate in Northern Thailand during this time is characterized by high daytime temperatures coupled with relatively cooler nights, with temperatures ranging from 13°C to 23°C[5]. Humidity remains low during March and April, but it increases substantially with the onset of the rainy season[5].
A Peek into the Weather
- Temperature: The summer heat will peak around 36°C during the daytime in April, while nighttime temperatures vary from 13°C to 23°C[5].
- Rainfall & Storms: As the rainy season approaches in May, rainfall will increase, with an average of 190 mm per month[5]. Current weather predictions include thunderstorms, strong winds, and heavy rain[3][4].
- Humidity: Humidity levels are relatively low during March and April, but they skyrocket with the onset of the rainy season[5].
- Wind: Light to moderate winds are a common fixture throughout the year.[5]
- The Meteorological Department has warned of stormy weather, including thunderstorms and gusty winds, in the northern and northeastern provinces from Monday to Thursday.
- Forecaster Manoon Da-oi announced on a Facebook program that residents should prepare for hail, thunder, and lightning during this period.
- Despite the sizzling daytime temperatures in the northern regions, spots like Muang district in Mae Hong Son and Muang district in Chiang Mai are currently experiencing temperatures up to 36°C, which is typical for April.
