Thailand weather in January

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.

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.

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. 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.

Where to go in Thailand in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Thailand on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Thailand

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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Bangkok
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33°C 
23°C 
262 hours 
11 mm 
1 day 
33°C 
23°C 
273 hours 
18 mm 
1 day 
34°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
17 mm 
2 days 
Climate in Bangkok

Average weather in 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.

Chiang Mai
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30°C 
16°C 
259 hours 
12 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
15°C 
270 hours 
9.2 mm 
1 day 
34°C 
17°C 
259 hours 
4.8 mm 
1 day 
Climate in Chiang Mai

Average weather in 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.

Patong Beach
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29°C 
26°C 
200 hours 
106 mm 
9 days 
30°C 
26°C 
235 hours 
57 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
32 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Patong Beach

Average weather in 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.

Hua Hin
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30°C 
24°C 
264 hours 
19 mm 
2 days 
30°C 
24°C 
266 hours 
22 mm 
2 days 
32°C 
25°C 
244 hours 
15 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Hua Hin

Average weather in 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.

Ao Nang Beach
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30°C 
25°C 
181 hours 
102 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
25°C 
200 hours 
52 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
25°C 
215 hours 
37 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Ao Nang Beach

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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