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Brace yourselves, Thailand’s winter this year will arrive a little late but pack an extra punch of chill.
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Brace yourselves, Thailand’s winter this year will arrive a little late but pack an extra punch of chill. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) announced that the cool season will kick off in the third week of October, with temperatures set to dip lower than last year.
Although winter will extend until late February, the TMD is predicting cooler-than-usual temperatures. The north is expected to see an average low of 20 to 21 degrees Celsius, down from last year’s 21.6°C. But for those braving the mountains, it could get seriously frosty with temperatures dropping to as low as 6 to 8°C. For Bangkokians, the chill will also be felt, with the capital set to experience lows of 16 to 18°C, and its outskirts could drop to a chilly 14°C.
The coldest period will hit from early December through January, with the mountain regions likely to see frost…