Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Chiang Mai, Thailand in January
Weather score83Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
9mm
Sun
8.9h
Weather score
83
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 9mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.9h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chiang Mai, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January9mm average rain
January is one of Chiang Mai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.9 hours average sun
January is brighter than Chiang Mai's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January83 weather score
January scores above Chiang Mai's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
