Summer 2026 to Start Late Feb, Hottest in Years, Peaks Over 42°C

MGR Online•General•248d ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand's Meteorological Department forecasts an early and hotter summer starting in late February 2027, with temperatures likely to surpass 42°C in northern provinces.

•The 2027 hot season in Thailand is expected to commence in late February and conclude mid-May.
•Temperatures are predicted to be hotter than in 2026, with average highs around 36-37°C nationwide.
•Northern provinces, specifically Mae Hong Son, Lampang, and Tak, may experience temperatures exceeding 42°C.
•Overall rainfall is projected to be 30-40% lower than average, with potential for seasonal storms during transitional periods.

Overview

•On Feb 29 (estimated), the hot season is predicted to begin, continuing until mid-May 2027.
•The Meteorological Department forecasts the 2027 hot season to be hotter than the previous year, with average high temperatures of 36-37°C nationwide.
•Average high temperatures are expected to be around 36-37°C, exceeding the normal 35.4°C.
•Mae Hong Son, Lampang, and Tak provinces are warned of potential temperatures exceeding 42°C.
•Total rainfall is anticipated to be 30-40% lower than average.
•Residents, especially vulnerable groups like the elderly and children, are advised to prepare for extreme heat and its health impacts, including heatstroke.
•From late March to mid-April 2027, the country will experience oppressive heat, with some northern areas potentially reaching 42-43°C.
•Transition periods in late April to mid-May 2027 will lead to high air variability with periods of oppressive heat and increased thunderstorms.

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Key Entities

Organization

Meteorological Department(กรมอุตุนิยมวิทยา)ℹ️

The Thai government agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate information.

Place

Mae Hong Son Province(จังหวัดแม่ฮ่องสอน)ℹ️

A province in Northern Thailand identified as a potential high-temperature zone during the hot season.

Lampang Province(จังหวัดลำปาง)ℹ️

A province in Northern Thailand identified as a potential high-temperature zone during the hot season.

Tak Province(จังหวัดตาก)ℹ️

A province in Northern Thailand identified as a potential high-temperature zone during the hot season.