Chiang Mai remains lively this morning as Doi Inthanon registers its lowest temperature at 3°C. Tourists are experiencing the cold weather, watching the morning sunlight, and enjoying the sea of mist.
At 08:20 on 13 Jan 2026, a reporter reported from Doi Inthanon National Park, Chom Thong district, Chiang Mai. Mr. Jeeraniti Chingsaad, head of Doi Inthanon National Park, stated that cold weather continues on Doi Inthanon. The lowest temperature recorded at the summit was 3°C, 4°C at Kew Mae Pan, and 8°C at the park office. Tourists are experiencing the cold, enjoying the morning sunlight, sea of mist, and exploring nature at various park locations including Mae Klang Waterfall, Wachirathan Waterfall, Mae Ya Waterfall, and Thung Siao Waterfall.
The park has assigned staff to assist and advise tourists at key locations. Visitor statistics for 12 January show 1,593 Thai visitors and 1,495 foreigners, totaling 3,088 people, with 781 vehicles. They also reminded drivers to exercise caution when driving uphill and to use low gear.
Meanwhile, Second Lieutenant Preecha Jinthanawat, meteorologist at the Northern Meteorological Center in Chiang Mai, reported that general weather conditions in Chiang Mai and the northern region show rising temperatures with morning fog. However, it remains cool to cold due to a strong high-pressure system or cold air mass covering upper Thailand and the upper southern region weakening. The public is advised to take care of their health due to the cold weather and to be cautious when traveling through foggy areas.
In Chiang Mai province, the weather is cold with morning fog. Temperatures are expected to rise by 1-2°C, with a low of 16°C and a high of 29°C. On the mountain peaks, it remains cold to very cold, with lows between 4-10°C. Northeasterly winds blow at 10-15 km/h.