Kathu weather in January (Phuket Province, Thailand)

Planning a trip to Kathu in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Kathu generally has high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 26°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kathu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically around 5 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 235 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with 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 Kathu climate page with graphs.

 

Kathu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 235 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Phuket, Thailand (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Thailand in January

Find out more about the weather in Thailand in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kathu in January?

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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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