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Weather in January in Chiang Mai Province

Are you planning a trip a to Chiang Mai Province in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Chiang Mai Province in January?

Chiang Mai Province is a region in Thailand. January in Chiang Mai Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Ban Pa Pae at 28°C to very warm in Lamphun at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C in Lamphun and 13°C in Ban Pa Pae. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiang Mai Province, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ban Pa Ton with an average of 9 mm to low rainfall in Ban Pa Pae with 26 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Chiang Mai enjoys approximately 270 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a more detailed look at Chiang Mai Province's conditions throughout the year, check out our Chiang Mai Province climate page.

Where to go in Chiang Mai Province in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Chiang Mai Province on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

Weather conditions Weather
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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Thailand, check out our Chiang Mai Province's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Chiang Mai Province?

Chiang Mai

In January Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Chiang Mai
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
33°C 
22°C 
2,525 hours 
1197 mm 
119 days 
pleasant 
January January
31°C 
15°C 
270 hours 
9.2 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
34°C 
17°C 
259 hours 
4.8 mm 
a single day 
pleasant 
Climate in Chiang Mai

Mae Rim

In January Mae Rim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mae Rim
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
33°C 
21°C 
2,525 hours 
1468 mm 
123 days 
pleasant 
January January
30°C 
15°C 
270 hours 
14 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
33°C 
16°C 
259 hours 
7.7 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
Climate in Mae Rim

Hang Dong

In January Hang Dong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hang Dong
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
33°C 
21°C 
2,525 hours 
1319 mm 
122 days 
pleasant 
January January
31°C 
16°C 
270 hours 
11 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
34°C 
17°C 
259 hours 
6.2 mm 
a single day 
pleasant 
Climate in Hang Dong

Chiang Dao

In January Chiang Dao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Chiang Dao
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
32°C 
19°C 
2,525 hours 
1416 mm 
130 days 
pleasant 
January January
29°C 
14°C 
270 hours 
18 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
14°C 
259 hours 
8.6 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
Climate in Chiang Dao

San Sai

In January San Sai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

San Sai
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
33°C 
21°C 
2,525 hours 
1330 mm 
118 days 
pleasant 
January January
31°C 
15°C 
270 hours 
11 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
34°C 
17°C 
259 hours 
5.6 mm 
a single day 
pleasant 
Climate in San Sai

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Chiang Mai Province, in Thailand.

Is January the best time to visit Chiang Mai Province?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Chiang Mai Province with overall perfect weather in Chiang Mai.

On average, the best time to visit Chiang Mai Province is in January, November and December with generally perfect weather in Chiang Mai. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, July, August and September tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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