Chiang Rai weather in January (Chiang Rai Province, Thailand)

Curious about the climate in Chiang Rai this January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Chiang Rai is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 15°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Chiang Rai in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 24 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

Average sunshine

With around 273 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Chiang Rai. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chiang Rai, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 24 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 75%  

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

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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

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