Cool season in Thai

“Cool season” in Thai is หน้าหนาวnâa-nǎao.

หน้าหนาว nâa-nǎao

the cool season noun

  • nâa falling
  • nǎao rising
  • Falling: start high and drop clearly, like a firm “No!”
  • Rising: start low, dip, then rise to the top, like a doubtful “Really?”

November to February: cool mornings and blue skies, the best months in the north. For countries with snow it means 'winter'.

Other spellings you'll see

There's no single official way to write Thai in English letters. We mark the tone of every syllable; online you'll also find:

  • na nao

More nature and weather in Thai

All nature and weather
  • เกาะ gàw Island
  • ชายหาด chaai-hàat Beach
  • ทะเล tá-lee Sea
  • คลื่น klûuen Waves

    wave(s)

  • ดำน้ำ dam-náam Snorkel

    to snorkel, to dive

  • พระอาทิตย์ตก prá-aa-tít dtòk Sunset

    sunset (the sun goes down)

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