Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son Province Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand in January.

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Pai Mae Hong Son Pang Mapha Ban Khun Yuam

Considering a trip to Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Mae Hong Son Province in January

Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. January in Mae Hong Son Province generally has warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Pai.

For a closer look at conditions across Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Mae Sariang with an average of 7.9 mm (0.3 in) to low rainfall in Ban Rak Thai with 15 mm (0.6 in).

Explore Mae Hong Son Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mae Hong Son Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pai)

January28°C (82°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Mae Hong Son Province →

Best Places to Visit in Mae Hong Son Province in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son Province

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand?

Temperature range in Mae Hong Son Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Mae Hong Son Province (January)

Pai

In January Pai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
7.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pai →

Mae Hong Son

In January Mae Hong Son generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
4.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mae Hong Son →

Pang Mapha

In January Pang Mapha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pang Mapha →

Ban Khun Yuam

In January Ban Khun Yuam generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
255 hours
304 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
5.7 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ban Khun Yuam →

Ban Rak Thai

In January Ban Rak Thai generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
6.1 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Ban Rak Thai →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mae Hong Son 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 Mae Hong Son Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pai 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Mae Hong Son 30°C (86°F) 13°C (55°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Pang Mapha 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Ban Khun Yuam 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Ban Rak Thai 29°C (84°F) 13°C (55°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Mae Sariang 30°C (86°F) 14°C (57°F) 7.9 mm (0.3 in)

Mae Hong Son Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand in January?

January in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand brings perfect weather. In Pai, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand in January?

In Pai, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand get a lot of rain in January?

January is on the drier side in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Pai averages only about 15 mm (0.6 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. Typically, the climate in Pai is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, November and December provide perfect weather in Pai. The weather in March, April, 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 Mae Hong Son Province.

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