Weather in January in Chiang Mai Province
Planning a journey to Chiang Mai Province this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
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
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Chiang Mai. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Chiang Mai Province for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Chiang Mai Province climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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