{"id":8712,"date":"2021-09-02T23:09:17","date_gmt":"2021-09-02T16:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/?page_id=8712"},"modified":"2021-09-25T10:50:23","modified_gmt":"2021-09-25T03:50:23","slug":"udon-thani-weather-when-to-visit","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nakaravillasandglamping.com\/udon-thani-weather-when-to-visit\/","title":{"rendered":"Udon Thani Weather & When To Visit"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Our Weather inudon Thani:<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Udon Thani and and the Isan region<\/strong> has a tropical savanna climate <\/a>with three seasons: Winter, Summer and Rainy Season.\u00a0 Each season has its own own unique character, mood, colour and food.\u00a0 Winter is generally mild, dry, cold to require jumpers and has wonderfully beautiful misty mornings.\u00a0 Summer is hot with modest levels of rain and the highest annual temperatures that peak around April.\u00a0 The rainy season, or monsoon season, sees lower temperatures than summer but also the highest levels of rain with the wettest months being August and September.\u00a0 Across the year temperatures can range from as low 5c in winter and as high as 40c in Summer.\u00a0 The approximate dates for each season are:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. Summer is from Feb to May<\/li>
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    Each season is described in detail below and, for trip planning purposes, you can find monthly averages and the ten day forecast here via interactive maps.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Best Time to Visit:
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    In Winter, the Udon Thani Landscape is Transformed with Mesmerising Misty Mornings<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    There is never a bad time<\/strong> to visit Udon Thani as each season does have it own special charms.\u00a0 Most people though, this author included, feel that the best times to visit is during winter with the mild temperatures, stunning misty mornings and rain free days.\u00a0 These conditions are ideal for many outdoor activities from camping to hiking to site-seeing.\u00a0 However, for many people winter is too cold for swimming in outdoor pools or lakes.<\/p>

    Taking an early January<\/strong> morning trip to the glass skywalk at Wat Pha Tak Suea can reveal breathtaking views of morning mist rolling across the Mekong Valley.\u00a0 Winter is also the best time to the visit the Red Lotus Lake<\/a> as this is when the tulips bloom.\u00a0 It’s also the best time to enjoy trips to Phu Phra Bat Historical Park and Erawan Cave when lower temperature are more amiable for long walks and steep climbs.<\/p>

    Fruits that come into season<\/strong> during winter include strawberries, melons, pomegranates, tamarind and rose apples.\u00a0 \u00a0Deliciously spicy Isan soups and salads will provide delightful warmth after an early morning outside.\u00a0<\/p>

    Winter is also a joyous<\/strong> time in Udon Thani with many concerts and firework shows around the New Year.\u00a0 Whilst not officially celebrated, the shopping malls<\/a> will be decked out in Christmas Cheer.\u00a0 Santa outfits, adored by children here, can be found on every street corner.\u00a0<\/p>

    Winter in Udon Thani<\/strong> is marvellous and highly recommend!\u00a0 Do though come prepared with light jumpers for warmth and gloves to protect your hands if planning to drive a scooter!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Summer Season:
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    Summer is the Perfect Time for Water Fun Especially Around Songkran when the City Comes Together for One Huge Water fight<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Summer in Udon Thani<\/strong> is about Water Fun as people look to escape the hot days.\u00a0 Typically, summer arrives between the end of February and the start of March.\u00a0 It brings rising temperatures that peak during April reaching highs 30s and even occasionally low 40s.\u00a0 During summer there is often limited rain and droughts can last well into May or even June.\u00a0 An evening shower, when they do happen, is often welcomed as it brings a coolness back into the air.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

    The summer heat peaks in April<\/strong> just in time for Songkran.\u00a0 Songkran has grown here to be a three day festival that absorbs the whole of Udon Thani into one huge, city wide water-fight with both organised and unorganised events.\u00a0 People relish Songkran for both the celebration itself as well as the chance to have fun and cool off.\u00a0 It is impossible not to to be caught up in the colour, energy and excitement of it all.\u00a0 And\u00a0 \u00a0it’s certainly impossible to stay dry!\u00a0 The city also sees many water filled concerts that bring crowds of young people to the city who contribute positively to the city’s energy at this time of year.<\/p>

    During these summer months<\/strong>, water parks, such as Usotel Waterland<\/a>, are full of families enjoying themselves.\u00a0 Whilst Udon Thani has no sea it does have many lakes and weekends are often spent cooling in the chilled water of a nearby lake.\u00a0 For example, hiring a raft on Nam Pan Lake has recently become a very popular way to spend a day.\u00a0<\/p>

    The air conditioned<\/strong> Central Plaza shopping centre<\/a> is a popular hangout all year but more so during summer as people seek reliefs in its cafe, restaurants and cinema.\u00a0 For food lovers, Summer is also a delight as many fruits come into season, specifically mangos, which ripen between March and June.\u00a0 Most ice cream parlours will run special mango ice cream promotions providing another delightful way to cool off.<\/p>

    Summer in Udon Thani<\/strong> is hot but if you are thinking of avoiding the city due to heat then think again.\u00a0 Just bring your swimming gear, a hat, a water pistol and join the laid back fun!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Rainy Season:
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    In the rainy season<\/strong> it rains. . . a lot.\u00a0 It must be remembered though that these rains are essential for the region.\u00a0 They fill the reservoirs for the year ahead.\u00a0 They fuel the Mekong River and all its hydroelectric dams.\u00a0 They also fill the rice fields and ensure we have enough to eat.\u00a0 It can also be said that Isan is at its most beautiful at this time of year.\u00a0 Nature doesn’t just blossom, it positively flourishes growing at speeds almost visible to see and watch.\u00a0 And the whole region turns into an endless sea of green as the rice plants continues their race skywards.\u00a0 The storms also bring stunning evening skylines and surreal sunsets.\u00a0 This is the time of year when Isan truly comes alive, invigorated by its once a year huge gulp of water, and it is well worth seeing.<\/p>

    April’s Songkran<\/strong> is timed to celebrate the end of summer heat and the start of the rains.\u00a0 Typically for Udon Thani the rains don’t arrive till May or June.\u00a0 The wind then changes to a North Easterly direction to fill the void left by hot summer air rising upwards.\u00a0 These Monsoon winds suck in moisture from the Indian Ocean bringing heavy rains and storms.\u00a0 \u00a0Fortunately Udon Thani’s inland location and distance from the Indian Ocean means these storms have weakened considerably by the time they arrive here.\u00a0 \u00a0Rain can still be intense with heavy downpours, deafening thunder and plenty of lightening.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

    During the Rainy Season<\/strong>, Udon Thani can also be impacted by tropical storms and even typhoons rising over the South China Sea to the East.\u00a0 Again Udon Thani’s inland location gives protection as these storms will have weakened well before they arrive but they still bring the heaviest rain and strongest winds.<\/p>

    The months with the highest rainfall<\/strong> are August and September.\u00a0 Most years it will rain two out of three days though rarely all day.\u00a0 Mainly the region sees evening storms that are often welcomed as they clear the humidity and bring down temperatures just in time for dinner.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

    It can flood during these months<\/strong>, often suddenly in just one or two days, though recently improved drainage and irrigation systems means this happen less often.\u00a0 If travelling during August or September it is always worth checking ahead for storms before coming.<\/p>

    People generally carry on regardless<\/strong> of the rain – it’s just part of life.\u00a0 Everyone carries a 30 baht poncho that can be slipped on to keep dry when walking about or travelling home on their scooters (scooters being the regions favourite mode of transport).\u00a0 Even in times of flood, people will just roll up their trousers, take of shoes and go about their daily business unperturbed.\u00a0 After all these rain are part of life and part of our lives.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Winter Season:
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    Winter arrives in Udon Thani<\/strong> around mid October and it is always welcomed after the heat of Summer and the rain of the monsoon.\u00a0 It announces itself with the arrival of dry sunny days and a drop in temperature, especially morning temperatures.\u00a0 The mean temperature mellows to mid twenties degrees in October and drops further to low twenties in December and January.\u00a0\u00a0The start of winter is when Udon Thani and Isan looks it’s finest.\u00a0 Still clean and fresh from the rainy season, the rice fields are still gleaming in colour as the rice starts to ripen.\u00a0 The early morning sun glistens and sparkles on the fields’ watery floor whilst the whole region looks mesmerising radiant in the long shadows of an evening’s sunset; a wondrous backdrop for a walk, run or ride.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>

    As November turns to December<\/strong>, the fields lose their greeness as the rice is harvested and the land ploughed.\u00a0 At this time, days are all rain free and the morning temperature can drop to below 10c meaning jumpers are required.\u00a0 This though is also the time of year when mornings are covered in mist creating stunning sunrises across the landscape.\u00a0 For a real treat head to the mountains around the Mekong River or the Red Lotus Lake<\/a> for truly divine, magical morning scenes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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