Bangkok vs San Francisco in January

Bangkok is the better pick in January — 79 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Bangkok vs San FranciscoJanuary climate, side by side

BangkokSan Francisco
Comfort score79/100 (B)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high34°C13°C
Avg high / low31° / 22°14° / 7°
Rainfall7 mm89 mm
Rainy days18
Humidity63%81%
Air quality (AQI)15445

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

Bangkok vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or San Francisco?
Bangkok is the better pick in January — 79 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs San Francisco in January?
In January, Bangkok averages 31°C high / 22°C low with about 7 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 89 mm.