Khao Yai National Park

Khao Yai National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in January.

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Mu Si Pak Chong

Are you planning a trip a to Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Khao Yai National Park in January

Khao Yai National Park, Thailand is a region in Thailand. January in Khao Yai National Park generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Mu Si. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Khao Yai National Park, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pak Chong with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to low rainfall in Mu Si with 29 mm (1.1 in).

Explore Khao Yai National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Khao Yai National Park - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mu Si)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Khao Yai National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Khao Yai National Park.

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 Khao Yai National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand?

Temperature range in Khao Yai National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Khao Yai National Park (January)

Mu Si

In January Mu Si generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Mu Si →

Pak Chong

In January Pak Chong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Khao Yai National Park, 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 Khao Yai National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mu Si 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Pak Chong 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Khao Yai National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in January?

Expect very good weather across Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in January. The popular destination of Mu Si averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand in January?

Mu Si averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

Does Khao Yai National Park, Thailand get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Khao Yai National Park, Thailand. Mu Si averages only about 29 mm (1.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Khao Yai National Park, Thailand?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Khao Yai National Park, Thailand with overall excellent weather in Mu Si. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, December provides excellent weather in Mu Si. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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