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.
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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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