Cool mornings, rain and rough seas forecast across Thailand
TMD urges caution as shifting weather patterns hit regions
Thailand braces for a mix of cool mornings, scattered rain, and rough seas as changing weather systems sweep across the country, the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) warns.
A high-pressure system draped over upper Thailand is locking in cooler morning temperatures, particularly in the north and northeast. Meanwhile, a low-pressure cell hovering off southern Vietnam is fuelling unstable conditions in the south, with a monsoon trough dragging rain across central parts of the country.
The department cautioned that people in upper Thailand should maintain their health during this period of changeable weather. In the south, residents are urged to watch out for possible flash flooding and localised downpours.
The forecast from 6am today, October 28, to 6am tomorrow, October 29, is as follows:
For northern Thailand, expect cool mornings with isolated light rain, mainly in the lower region. Daytime temperatures will range from 30 to 34°C, with nighttime lows between 18 and 24°C. On mountain tops, it will be cold, with lows of 9 to 15°C. Northeasterly winds are blowing at 10 to 15 km/h.
In northeastern Thailand, cool mornings and scattered showers are forecast across provinces such as Sakon Nakhon, Kalasin, Buriram and Ubon Ratchathani. Minimum temperatures are predicted to be between 20 and 23°C, while highs will reach 27 to 32°C. Mountainous areas will see cooler temperatures, dropping to 13 to 16°C. Winds are expected from the northeast at 10 to 25 km/h.
Central Thailand will be mostly cloudy with occasional light rain. Temperatures will range from 22 to 25°C in the early morning to 28 to 31°C during the day. Northeasterly winds will reach speeds of 10 to 20 km/h.
In eastern Thailand, isolated showers are expected in provinces such as Nakhon Nayok and Trat. Temperatures will range from 23 to 25°C in the morning and peak at 29 to 31°C in the afternoon. Northeasterly winds will blow at 15 to 35 km/h. Sea waves are around 1 metre high, increasing to 1 to 2 metres offshore and exceeding 2 metres in areas affected by thundershowers.
On southern Thailand’s east coast, scattered thundershowers and isolated heavy rain are expected in Chumphon, Surat Thani, and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Temperatures will span 23 to 26°C at night and rise to 29 to 34°C in the day. Winds north of Surat Thani will vary at 15 to 35 km/h, with waves reaching 1 to 2 metres and exceeding 2 metres in stormy conditions. Southward from Surat Thani, expect slightly calmer winds of 15 to 30 km/h and waves around 1 metre, rising above 2 metres during thundershowers.
On the west coast, rain is expected mainly in Ranong, Phang Nga, Phuket, and Krabi. Morning temperatures will sit between 23 and 25°C, with daytime highs of 31 to 33°C. From Phuket northwards, variable winds at 15 to 35km/h will push waves to heights of 1 to 2 metres, rising above 2 metres in thundershowers. South of Krabi, northwesterly winds will be slightly weaker at 15 to 30 km/h with waves around 1 metre, exceeding 2 metres during storms, according to the TMD.
Bangkok will remain mostly cloudy with light isolated rainfall. Temperatures are expected to dip to 24 to 26°C at night and climb to 28 to 30°C during the day. Northeasterly winds will blow at 10 to 20 km/h.
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