2025-02-23
Week 09 begins with rain in large parts of Thailand, especially in Chiang Rai and Phuket. Air quality is generally good, but there are some variations between regions. In Bangkok, a clear deterioration in air quality is expected towards the end of the week, while Phuket shows extremely good air quality during the first few days.
Compared to this weekend's forecast, we see small temperature differences in Chiang Rai and Bangkok, while Phuket continues to experience unstable weather.
Chiang Rai: Rainy start to the week with stable temperatures
- Monday 24 February: AQI 63 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 24°C, lowest 17°C. Rain 100%.
- Tuesday 25 February: AQI 64 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 24°C, lowest 18°C. Rain 100%.
- Wednesday 26 February: AQI 71 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 28°C, lowest 17°C. Rain 90%.
- Thursday 27 February: AQI 77 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 30°C, lowest 18°C.
- Friday 28 February: AQI 72 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 32°C, lowest 19°C.
Change from the weekend: Initially a lot of rain but the temperature rises during the week. Air quality remains stable.
Bangkok: Air quality deteriorates towards the end of the week
- Monday 24 February: AQI 62 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 31°C, lowest 26°C. Rain 70%.
- Tuesday 25 February: AQI 61 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 27°C, lowest 24°C.
- Wednesday 26 February: AQI 71 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 33°C, lowest 23°C.
- Thursday 27 February: AQI 80 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 33°C, lowest 27°C. Rain 50%.
- Friday 28 February: AQI 93 – Unhealthy for sensitive groups, highest temperature 28°C, lowest 24°C. Rain 100%.
Change from the weekend: Air quality will deteriorate during the week, especially on Friday. Temperatures will vary slightly but remain at a high level.
Phuket: Extremely good air quality but lots of rain
- Monday 24 February: AQI 14 – Very good air quality, highest temperature 28°C, lowest 26°C. Rain 100%.
- Tuesday 25 February: AQI 30 – Good air quality, highest temperature 29°C, lowest 26°C. Rain 100%.
- Wednesday 26 February: AQI 62 – Moderate air quality, highest temperature 29°C, lowest 26°C. Rain 100%.
- Thursday 27 February: AQI 47 – Good air quality, highest temperature 29°C, lowest 26°C. Rain 100%.
- Friday 28 February: AQI 33 – Good air quality, highest temperature 27°C, lowest 26°C. Rain 100%.
Change from the weekend: Extremely good air quality initially, but heavy rain all week.
Summary and recommendations
- Chiang Rai: Rainy start but stable temperature and air quality.
- Bangkok: Air quality will deteriorate towards the end of the week, rain on Friday.
- Phuket: Extremely good air quality but lots of rain all week.
Follow our weekly weather forecasts to stay up to date on air quality and temperature changes in Thailand.
Source: Air quality data is taken from IQ Air.
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Text: The editorial staff
Image license: Thailand Info, CC BY 4.0 License, original image