What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in January?

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm.

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in January

Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇹🇭 Chiang Mai
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	87/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	33°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	30° / 16°
Rainfall	21 mm	8 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	66%	68%
Air quality (AQI)	154	79

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, dry, poor air quality · best December73
Chiang Mai 🇹🇭 Thailandhot, dry · best January87

Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Chiang Mai?: Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 87 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Chiang Mai in January?: In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm.