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

You’ll find the weather in Bangkok during January to be perfect, with very high temperatures and low rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 33°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 23°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Bangkok in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 273 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bangkok climate page with graphs.

 

Bangkok, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 18 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 273 hours  

Percentage 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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).

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bangkok.

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.