The weather in January in Thailand

It's hot in January in Thailand with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 24°C.

January is a good month to be in Thailand for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Thailand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2016, Thailand reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 9°C to a highest value of 27°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in January for Thailand

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Thailand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  Thailand New York
Average temperature 32°C 5°C
Max. temperature 33°C 11°C
Min. temperature 20°C -5°C
Total precipitation 24 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 4 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Thailand with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 33°C, with nights around 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Thailand is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

Check out the climate of Thailand for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Thailand is based on weather data from Bangkok. Other places, like Chiang Mai, Phuket or Krabi, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Thailand to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in January in Thailand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in January in Thailand

Temperature in January in Thailand over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Thailand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in January in Thailand

Total precipitation in January in Thailand over the years

Daily UV index in January in Thailand

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Thailand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in January in Thailand

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Warm days of 25 to 30 degrees and cool at night. A few showers, but nothing will ruin your vacation. Bring sunscreen!— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Thailand by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Thailand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.