What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Phuket in January?

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 75 mm.

Bangkok vs Phuket in January

Phuket is the better pick in January — 85 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phuket is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Bangkok vs Phuket — January climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Phuket
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	37°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	21 mm	75 mm
Rainy days	4	8
Humidity	66%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	154	54

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

Bangkok vs Phuket in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Phuket?: Phuket is the better pick in January — 85 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Phuket is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Phuket in January?: In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 75 mm.