Koh Samet weather in January (Rayong Province, Thailand)

Curious about the January weather in Koh Samet? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In Koh Samet, January is characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Koh Samet in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 28 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 2 days of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February and December generally stand 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 Koh Samet climate page with graphs.

 

Koh Samet, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 28 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 230 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Jomtien Beach, Thailand (66 KM, 41 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.

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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 Koh Samet 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.

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
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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