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Bangkok weather in January (Bangkok Province, Thailand)

What is the weather forecast for Bangkok in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

The weather in Bangkok during January is usually perfect, offering very high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 33°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 23°C.

Precipitation

Bangkok in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about a single day of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 273 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for playing sports, visiting parks, or going for a bike ride.

Average windspeed

Wind speeds average 1 m/s during January. At this speed, you'll experience mostly light air movement that's just barely noticeable. As an average, some days will be completely calm while others have gentle breezes you can feel on your skin.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. For Bangkok itself, January and December generally stand out with the best circumstances.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Thailand, check out our Bangkok's climate page.

Bangkok, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 4%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
WindspeedWindspeed 1 m/s  
SunshineSunshine 273 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Thailand in January

Find out more about the weather in Thailand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Thailand, check out our Bangkok's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Thailand? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Thailand. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.