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Koh Tao Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Koh Tao Island, Thailand in January.

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

What to Expect in Koh Tao Island in January

Koh Tao Island, Thailand is a region in Thailand. January in Koh Tao Island generally has warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Koh Tao.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Koh Tao Island, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 72 mm (2.8 in) in Koh Tao.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Koh Tao typically receives 200 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Koh Tao Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Koh Tao Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Koh Tao)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Koh Tao Island in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Koh Tao Island.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Koh Tao Island

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Koh Tao Island, Thailand?

Koh Tao

In January Koh Tao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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December
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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
200 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
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Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Koh Tao Island, 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.

Koh Tao Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Koh Tao Island, Thailand in January?

Expect perfect weather across Koh Tao Island, Thailand in January. The popular destination of Koh Tao averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Koh Tao Island, Thailand in January?

Daytime temperatures in Koh Tao peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in January, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Koh Tao Island, Thailand get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Koh Tao averages just 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Koh Tao Island, Thailand.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Koh Tao Island, Thailand?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Koh Tao Island, Thailand with overall perfect weather in Koh Tao. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Koh Tao Island, Thailand is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Koh Tao. On the other hand, the months of September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Koh Tao Island.

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