Weather in January in Thailand
Thinking about venturing to Thailand this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Thailand in January?
January in Thailand generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Mae Chaem at 28°C and very warm in Sing Buri at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Sing Buri and 13°C in Mae Chaem. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Khong Chiam with an average of 4.7 mm to heavy rainfall in Sungai Kolok with 185 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bangkok enjoys approximately 273 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at January's conditions in Thailand, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Thailand's yearly weather, check out our Thailand climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Thailand?
Bangkok
In January Bangkok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Chiang Mai
In January Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Patong Beach
In January Patong Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hua Hin
In January Hua Hin generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ao Nang Beach
In January Ao Nang Beach generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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 visit Thailand?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Thailand with overall perfect weather in Bangkok.
Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in Bangkok. The weather in April, May, June and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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