Kata Beach weather in January (Phuket Province, Thailand)

What should you pack for a trip to Kata Beach in January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kata Beach includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 26°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Kata Beach in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. This month experiences about 5 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 235 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 Kata Beach. January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kata Beach, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Phuket, Thailand (30 KM, 19 Miles).

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.

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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

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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