The atmosphere at the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization Park was lively with people jogging, walking, and feeling the chilly morning breeze. However, the weather was not as cold as expected, with only a slight temperature drop for a short period. Meanwhile, the temperature at the summit of Doi Inthanon was 11 degrees Celsius.
On 10 Nov 2026 GMT+7, reporters observed that the Chiang Mai Provincial Administrative Organization Park in Mueang Chiang Mai District was bustling with people who came out to jog, walk, and experience the chilly morning air.
This morning, Chiang Mai's weather cooled down with temperatures starting to drop after the Meteorological Department announced the official start of winter in Thailand. The lowest temperature in downtown Chiang Mai fell to 22 degrees Celsius, while several districts experienced morning fog.
At Doi Inthanon National Park in Chom Thong District, the weather this morning was overcast with thick fog. The temperature at the summit of Doi Inthanon was 11 degrees Celsius.
However, despite the official start of winter in Thailand, Chiang Mai residents expressed disappointment because the weather was not as cold as expected. They said true cold in Chiang Mai should be 16-20 degrees Celsius in the morning, but today only showed a slight temperature drop for a brief time. They will wait to see if colder weather arrives later in the year.
This aligns with the Meteorological Department's forecast that this winter will end in late February 2027, with January 2027 expected to be the coldest month. Overall, the cold season will be milder than usual due to the effects of El Niño and global warming.