Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Chiang Rai, Thailand in January
Weather score79Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
8.2h
Weather score
79
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Chiang Rai, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is on the cooler side of Chiang Rai's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January14mm average rain
January is one of Chiang Rai's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January8.2 hours average sun
January is brighter than Chiang Rai'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
January79 weather score
January scores above Chiang Rai's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
