January 26 weather: Cool mornings, patchy fog, high-pressure system weakens
Thailand is waking up to cooler mornings and patchy fog today, January 26, as a strong high-pressure system hovering over upper Thailand and the upper South begins to weaken, following a forecast from the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).
Temperatures are expected to dip by 1 to 2 degrees Celcius (°C) in several regions, with chilly to cold conditions reported in the North and Northeast.
Meanwhile, the moderate northeast monsoon continues to affect the Gulf of Thailand, the South, and the Andaman Sea. Isolated thundershowers are expected across parts of the lower South, particularly in coastal provinces.
Waves in the lower Gulf may reach 1 to 2 metres and could swell to over 2 metres in areas with thunderstorm activity.
Regional forecasts (6am today to 6am tomorrow)
North
Cool to cold mornings with light fog and a slight 1 to 2°C rise in temperature. Daytime highs will reach 30 to 33°C, while lows dip to 13 to 18°C. Mountain tops remain bitterly cold, with isolated frost and temperatures between 2 to 12°C. Light easterly winds of 10 to 15 km/h add to the crisp conditions.
Northeast
Mornings will be cool to cold with patches of fog and a minor temperature increase of 1 to 2°C. Temperatures range from 13 to 19°C early in the day, rising to 30 to 33°C in the afternoon. Mountainous areas stay chilly with lows of 8 to 14°C. Gentle northeasterly winds at 10 to 15 km/h will continue throughout the day.
Central
Residents in the Central region can expect a cool start with some light fog and temperatures rising slightly. Morning lows will sit between 17 to 19°C, climbing to 32 to 34°C later in the day. Conditions remain calm with light easterly winds around 10 to 15 km/h.
East
Cool mornings and light fog are forecast across the Eastern region, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 23°C and highs reaching 32 to 35°C. Moderate easterly winds between 15 to 30 km/h will bring waves below 1 metre near the shore and around 1 metre offshore.
South (East Coast)
The upper part of the East Coast will see a cool morning and a slight temperature increase, while isolated thundershowers are likely in Chumphon, Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat and Songkhla. Lows will range from 17 to 24°C and highs from 30 to 34°C.
Northeasterly winds will blow at 15 to 30 km/h from Surat Thani upward, and strengthen to 15 to 35 km/h from Nakhon Si Thammarat downward, kicking up waves of 1 to 2 metres and over 2 metres in thunderstorm zones.
South (West Coast)
The West Coast will also see a cool morning with isolated thundershowers mainly in Krabi, Trang and Satun. Temperatures will sit between 21 to 24°C in the morning, climbing to 32 to 34°C during the day.
Northeasterly winds of 15 to 30 km/h will push waves to about 1 metre, rising further in offshore and stormy conditions.
Bangkok and Surrounding Areas
Bangkokians can expect a cool, foggy start to the day with temperatures ranging from 21 to 23°C in the morning and peaking at 32 to 35°C in the afternoon. Light easterly winds of 10 to 15 km/h will maintain calm conditions throughout the capital.
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