Temperatures in January
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Thailand in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Thailand with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 22°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Thailand will be around 33°C, with nights close to 22°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 24 mm of precipitation, spread over 2 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average chance of precipitation is only 8% in January.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Thailand. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Thailand in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
24 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 9 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Thailand?
January is a great month to be in Thailand for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Thailand in January
With 36°C, Thailand hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 17°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 27°C.
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The climate of Thailand is based on weather data from Bangkok. Other spots, like Chiang Mai, Phuket or Krabi, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Thailand for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Thailand
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Thailand, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in Thailand
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Daily Precipitation in January in Thailand
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Thailand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Thailand.
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.
Temperature in January in Thailand Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Thailand, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Thailand Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Thailand, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Thailand
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Thailand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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 holiday. 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.
