Khon Kaen Province Weather in January

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

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Khon Kaen Ban Phai Phu Wiang Chum Phae

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

What to Expect in Khon Kaen Province in January

Khon Kaen Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. January in Khon Kaen Province generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Khon Kaen. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Khon Kaen Province, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 8.4 mm (0.3 in) in Khon Kaen.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Khon Kaen typically receives 275 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Khon Kaen Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Khon Kaen Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Khon Kaen)

January32°C (90°F) February34°C (93°F) March37°C (99°F) April38°C (100°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November32°C (90°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Khon Kaen Province in January

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

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

Temperature range in Khon Kaen Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Khon Kaen Province (January)

Khon Kaen

In January Khon Kaen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
275 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.2 mm (0.2 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Khon Kaen →

Ban Phai

In January Ban Phai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
6.7 mm (0.3 in)
8.2 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
good
Climate in Ban Phai →

Phu Wiang

In January Phu Wiang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
very good
Climate in Phu Wiang →

Chum Phae

In January Chum Phae generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
7.8 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Khon Kaen 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 Khon Kaen Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Khon Kaen 32°C (90°F) 18°C (64°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Ban Phai 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 8.2 mm (0.3 in)
Phu Wiang 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Chum Phae 31°C (88°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Khon Kaen Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand in January?

Khon Kaen Province, Thailand typically experiences very good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Khon Kaen average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand in January?

Daytime temperatures in Khon Kaen peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Khon Kaen Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand. Khon Kaen averages only about 8.4 mm (0.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Khon Kaen Province, Thailand?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Khon Kaen Province, Thailand with overall excellent weather in Khon Kaen. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, November and December provide very good weather in Khon Kaen. On the other hand, the months of February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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