Sukhothai Province Weather in January

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

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Sukhothai Mueang Kao Sawankhalok Ban Pa Yang

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

What to Expect in Sukhothai Province in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Sukhothai. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sukhothai Province, Thailand, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Sukhothai.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Sukhothai enjoys approximately 255 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Sukhothai Province by month

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

January34°C (93°F) February36°C (97°F) March39°C (102°F) April40°C (104°F) May37°C (99°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October34°C (93°F) November34°C (93°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Sukhothai Province in January

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 Sukhothai Province

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

Temperature range in Sukhothai Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Sukhothai Province (January)

Sukhothai

In January Sukhothai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
255 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Mueang Kao

In January Mueang Kao generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
259 hours
255 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Mueang Kao →

Sawankhalok

In January Sawankhalok generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
292 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
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Ban Pa Yang

In January Ban Pa Yang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
258 hours
292 hours
275 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Sukhothai 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 Sukhothai Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sukhothai 34°C (93°F) 20°C (68°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Mueang Kao 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Sawankhalok 34°C (93°F) 19°C (66°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Ban Pa Yang 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Sukhothai Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Sukhothai Province, Thailand typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sukhothai average around 34°C (93°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sukhothai peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in January, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Sukhothai Province, Thailand during January, with Sukhothai averaging close to 17 mm (0.7 in).

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Sukhothai Province, Thailand with often pleasant weather in Sukhothai.

Generally speaking, December provides tolerable weather in Sukhothai. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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