Kathu weather in January (Phuket Province, Thailand)

Is Kathu a good destination in January, weather-wise? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Kathu generally includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 30°C. At night, they generally drop to 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.

Precipitation

Kathu in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Expect around 5 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 235 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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 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. 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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kathu.

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