Koh Samui weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Koh Samui in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Koh Samui in January?
Koh Samui is a region in Thailand. January in Koh Samui generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Chaweng Beach at 28°C to very warm in Suratthani at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Suratthani and 26°C in Chaweng Beach.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Suratthani with an average of 76 mm to moderate rainfall in Laem Set Beach with 87 mm. The city Chaweng Beach usually sees around 200 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Koh Samui in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Koh Samui climate page.
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Average weather in Chaweng Beach
In January Chaweng Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Lamai Beach
In January Lamai Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bophut
In January Bophut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Choeng Mon Beach
In January Choeng Mon Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mae Nam Beach
In January Mae Nam Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Koh Samui?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Koh Samui. Typically, the climate in Chaweng Beach is perfect.
Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Chaweng Beach. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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