What is the weather like in Bangkok vs San Francisco in January?

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.

Bangkok vs San Francisco in January

Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Bangkok vs San Francisco — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇺🇸 San Francisco
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	36°C	13°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	15° / 9°
Rainfall	21 mm	123 mm
Rainy days	4	10
Humidity	66%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	154	45

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

Month by month

Bangkok vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or San Francisco?: Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 68 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 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 15°C high / 9°C low with about 123 mm.