Thailand weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Thailand in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Thailand in January?
Weather in Thailand varies in January, with temperatures ranging from warm to very warm and precipitation ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures vary from warm in Mae Chaem at 28°C (83°F) to very warm in Sing Buri at 35°C (94°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Sing Buri and 13°C (56°F) in Mae Chaem. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation in January varies from almost no rainfall in Khong Chiam with an average of 4.7mm (0.2 inches) to heavy rainfall in Sungai Kolok with 185mm (7.3 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 273 hours of sunshine in Bangkok during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our Thailand climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Thailand in January, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Average weather in Bangkok
In January Bangkok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chiang Mai
In January Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (60°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Patong Beach
In January Patong Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (85°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hua Hin
In January Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (87°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Ao Nang Beach
In January Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Thailand.
Is January the best time to go to Thailand?
In our opinion January is one of the best times to visit Thailand with commonly perfect weather in Bangkok.
On average the best time to visit Thailand is in January and December with generally perfect weather in Bangkok.
The worst months are April, May, June and September that can have poor weather conditions.
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