Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Ko Chang, Thailand in January
Weather score86Excellent
Excellent for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
86
Excellent
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ko Chang, Thailand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January31°C average high
January is close to Ko Chang's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January30mm average rain
January is one of Ko Chang'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
January8.4 hours average sun
January is one of Ko Chang's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaApril to June and November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January86 weather score
January is one of Ko Chang's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
