Today’s myth about Thailand 🇹🇭 (#11) is that the Smokey season makes it impossible to live in the north of Thailand.
This is totally false ❌
Let me explain Smokey season and then the overall seasonal patterns, from smoke to cool to rain.
You might be surprised to hear that it can go below freezing in Thailand in the mountains during winter!
- Smoky season (March-April): dry land with field burns + forest fires makes for bad air quality. Also very hot. Bad air peaks for ~2 weeks with haze throughout. Plan your Chiang Mai trip accordingly!
- Rainy season (May-September): 70-85°F / 20-30°C with occasional rains and high humidity. Often very pleasant.
- Cool Season / Winter (October-February): 50-75°F / 10-25°C, beautiful scenery, tourist high season in the North of Thailand.
Growing up in Chicago, I treat smoky season like winter: stay indoors with air filter & AC or escape to Bangkok/southern beaches.
Don’t sleep on Thailand 🇹🇭
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