Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in January.

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

What to Expect in Chiang Mai Province in January

Chiang Mai Province, Thailand 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 (82°F) to very warm in Lamphun at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Lamphun and 13°C (55°F) 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, Thailand, 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 (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Ban Pa Pae with 26 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Chiang Mai sees close to 270 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Chiang Mai Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiang Mai Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Chiang Mai)

January31°C (88°F) February34°C (93°F) March37°C (99°F) April38°C (100°F) May36°C (97°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August32°C (90°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chiang Mai Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Chiang Mai Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Chiang Mai Province

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand?

Temperature range in Chiang Mai Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Chiang Mai Province (January)

Chiang Mai

In January Chiang Mai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
270 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Chiang Mai →

Mae Rim

In January Mae Rim generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
270 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mae Rim →

Hang Dong

In January Hang Dong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
270 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Hang Dong →

Chiang Dao

In January Chiang Dao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
270 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiang Dao →

San Sai

In January San Sai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
270 hours
259 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in San Sai →

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

In our records: Thailand January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Thailand in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Thailand was 10°C (50°F) in Chiang Rai on January 25, 2016.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Chiang Mai Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chiang Mai 31°C (88°F) 15°C (59°F) 9.2 mm (0.4 in)
Mae Rim 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Hang Dong 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Chiang Dao 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
San Sai 31°C (88°F) 15°C (59°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Doi Saket 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

Chiang Mai Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Chiang Mai Province, Thailand typically experiences pleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Chiang Mai average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 15°C (59°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand in January?

Daytime temperatures in Chiang Mai peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in January, dropping to about 15°C (59°F) overnight.

Does Chiang Mai Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Chiang Mai Province, Thailand. Chiang Mai averages only about 9.2 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Chiang Mai Province, Thailand?

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

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

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