Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Koh Phangan with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 26°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Koh Phangan 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 Koh Phangan with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. 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 31°C, with nights close to 26°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Koh Phangan will be around 31°C, with nights close to 26°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 155 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The average precipitation chance is 36% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Koh Phangan. 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.
Koh Phangan in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
155 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
11 days | 9 days | |
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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.
Is January a good time to visit Koh Phangan?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Koh Phangan. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Koh Phangan in January
With 34°C, Koh Phangan hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 20°C to a high of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Koh Phangan
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Koh Phangan, 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in Koh Phangan
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Koh Phangan, 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 11 days of rain in Koh Phangan.
Daily UV Index in January in Koh Phangan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Koh Phangan, 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 Koh Phangan Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Koh Phangan, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Koh Phangan Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Koh Phangan, 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 Koh Phangan
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Average Weather in Koh Phangan by Month
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