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Weather in January in Chiang Rai Province

Are you planning a trip a to Chiang Rai 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 Rai Province in January?

Chiang Rai Province is a region in Thailand. January in Chiang Rai Province generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 15°C in Chiang Rai. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiang Rai Province in January, check out the map below. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Chiang Rai Province in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Thoeng with an average of 19 mm to low rainfall in Mae Sai with 30 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 273 hours of sunshine in Chiang Rai. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Chiang Rai Province climate page.

Where to go in Chiang Rai Province in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Chiang Rai 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).

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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 Rai Province's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Chiang Rai

In January Chiang Rai generally has 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.

Chiang Rai
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 
21°C 
2,555 hours 
1937 mm 
134 days 
pleasant 
January January
30°C 
15°C 
273 hours 
24 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
33°C 
15°C 
258 hours 
14 mm 
a single day 
perfect 
Climate in Chiang Rai

Mae Sai

In January Mae Sai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Mae 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
<<  
31°C 
20°C 
2,555 hours 
2303 mm 
138 days 
pleasant 
January January
29°C 
13°C 
273 hours 
30 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
31°C 
14°C 
258 hours 
19 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
Climate in Mae Sai

Chiang Saen

In January Chiang Saen generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Chiang Saen
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 
21°C 
2,555 hours 
1979 mm 
136 days 
pleasant 
January January
29°C 
15°C 
273 hours 
25 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
16°C 
258 hours 
14 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
Climate in Chiang Saen

Golden Triangle

In January Golden Triangle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Golden Triangle
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 
21°C 
2,555 hours 
2089 mm 
137 days 
pleasant 
January January
29°C 
15°C 
273 hours 
26 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
15°C 
258 hours 
15 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
Climate in Golden Triangle

Mae Chan

In January Mae Chan 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.

Mae Chan
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 
20°C 
2,555 hours 
2089 mm 
138 days 
pleasant 
January January
29°C 
14°C 
273 hours 
25 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
February   >> February
>>  
32°C 
15°C 
258 hours 
15 mm 
2 days 
perfect 
Climate in Mae Chan

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

Is January the best time to visit Chiang Rai Province?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Chiang Rai Province with overall perfect weather in Chiang Rai. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide perfect weather in Chiang Rai. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Chiang Rai Province.

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