Bangkok Weather in January
Thailand · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high33°C (92°F)
Avg low20°C (69°F)
Rainfall15 mm (0.6 in)
RatingGood 6.9/10
Bangkok in January sees daytime temperatures around 33°C (92°F), dropping to about 20°C (69°F) at night. The month is very dry, with about 15 mm (0.6 in) of rain spread over 3 days, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.3 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is January a good time to visit Bangkok?
January is a good time to visit Bangkok (6.9/10), though December is even better.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | 33°C (92°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 20°C (69°F) |
| Daily mean | 26°C (79°F) |
| Rainfall | 15 mm (0.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 64% |
| Cloud cover | 41% |
| Daylight | 11.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.2 km/h |
| vs December | 3°C warmer than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Bangkok in January
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Bangkok weather in other months
Jan33°C / 20°C15 mmGoodFeb36°C / 23°C16 mmFairMar37°C / 25°C39 mmFairApr37°C / 26°C81 mmPoorMay34°C / 26°C164 mmPoorJun33°C / 25°C160 mmPoorJul32°C / 25°C185 mmPoorAug32°C / 25°C196 mmPoorSep31°C / 24°C299 mmPoorOct31°C / 24°C214 mmPoorNov30°C / 22°C43 mmGoodDec31°C / 20°C9 mmExcellent
← DecemberBest time to visit BangkokFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Dubai23°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Jaipur23°C · 10 mm · Excellent
- Abu Dhabi23°C · 14 mm · Excellent
- Agra23°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Varanasi25°C · 11 mm · Excellent
- Muscat26°C · 19 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
- Pattaya29°C · 24 mm
- Hua Hin28°C · 33 mm
- Siem Reap34°C · 9 mm
- Ko Samui28°C · 136 mm
- Vientiane28°C · 9 mm
- Phnom Penh34°C · 16 mm
Where else is good in January? See where to go in January.