Phayao Province Weather in January

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

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Phayao Chiang Muan Chiang Kham

Planning a trip to Phayao Province, Thailand this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Phayao Province in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) in Phayao. 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.

For specific regional insights in Phayao Province, Thailand, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chiang Muan with an average of 6 mm (0.2 in) to low rainfall in Chiang Kham with 20 mm (0.8 in).

Explore Phayao Province by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February33°C (91°F) March36°C (97°F) April37°C (99°F) May34°C (93°F) This monthJune33°C (91°F) July32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Phayao Province in January

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

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

Temperature range in Phayao Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Phayao Province (January)

Phayao

In January Phayao generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°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
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
9.4 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Chiang Muan

In January Chiang Muan 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
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
9 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chiang Muan →

Chiang Kham

In January Chiang Kham generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°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)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
273 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
9.7 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Phayao 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 Phayao Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Phayao 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Chiang Muan 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 6 mm (0.2 in)
Chiang Kham 30°C (86°F) 15°C (59°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)

Phayao Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Phayao Province, Thailand in January?

Phayao Province, Thailand typically experiences pleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Phayao average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 16°C (61°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Phayao Province, Thailand in January?

In Phayao, the average daytime high in January is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 16°C (61°F).

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

Not particularly. Phayao averages just 19 mm (0.7 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Phayao Province, Thailand.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Phayao Province, Thailand?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Phayao Province, Thailand with overall perfect weather in Phayao. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Phayao Province, Thailand is in December with generally perfect weather in Phayao. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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