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Surat Thani Province Weather in January

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

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Planning a journey to Surat Thani Province, Thailand this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Surat Thani Province in January

Surat Thani Province, Thailand is a region in Thailand. January in Surat Thani Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Chaweng Beach at 28°C (82°F) and very warm in Khao Sok at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Khao Sok and 26°C (79°F) in Chaweng Beach.

To explore the conditions in Surat Thani Province, Thailand in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ban Nong Ri with an average of 57 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Laem Set Beach with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

January brings good sunshine to many areas. Chaweng Beach sees around 200 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Surat Thani Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Surat Thani Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Koh Samui)

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)
Best Time to Visit Surat Thani Province →

Best Places to Visit in Surat Thani Province in January

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

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

Temperature range in Surat Thani Province (January)

Precipitation variation in Surat Thani Province (January)

Chaweng Beach

In January Chaweng Beach generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°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
150 mm (5.9 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Chaweng Beach →

Koh Samui

In January Koh Samui 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 excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
150 mm (5.9 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Koh Samui →

Lamai Beach

In January Lamai Beach 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 excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
157 mm (6.2 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Lamai Beach →

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 excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Koh Tao →

Bophut

In January Bophut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°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
148 mm (5.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
very good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Bophut →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani Province in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Koh Samui 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Chaweng Beach 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Lamai Beach 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Koh Tao 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Bophut 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Choeng Mon Beach 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Surat Thani Province weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Surat Thani Province, Thailand in January?

January in Surat Thani Province, Thailand brings excellent weather. In Chaweng Beach, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Surat Thani Province, Thailand in January?

In Chaweng Beach, the average daytime high in January is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

January is on the drier side in Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Chaweng Beach averages only about 82 mm (3.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Surat Thani Province, Thailand?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Surat Thani Province, Thailand. Typically, the climate in Chaweng Beach is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly excellent weather in Chaweng Beach. In contrast, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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