The weather in January in Koh Samet

It's hot in January in Koh Samet with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 24°C.

January is a good month to be in Koh Samet 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 Koh Samet, 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 37°C in 2020, Koh Samet reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Koh Samet is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in January for Koh Samet

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

January weather comparison

  Koh Samet New York
Average temperature 32°C 5°C
Max. temperature 32°C 11°C
Min. temperature 21°C -5°C
Total precipitation 27 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 4 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in Koh Samet with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°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 Koh Samet is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°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 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in Koh Samet

Temperature in January in Koh Samet over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Koh Samet, 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 Koh Samet

Total precipitation in January in Koh Samet over the years

Daily UV index in January in Koh Samet

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Koh Samet, 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.

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Average weather in Koh Samet by month

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