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

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.

Bangkok vs Seoul in January

Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Seoul is freezing, dry.

Bangkok vs Seoul — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Bangkok	🇰🇷 Seoul
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	47/100 (F)
Feels-like high	36°C	-1°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	3° / -6°
Rainfall	21 mm	19 mm
Rainy days	4	3
Humidity	66%	58%
Air quality (AQI)	154	92

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

Month by month

Bangkok 🇹🇭 Thailandsweltering, dry, poor air quality · best December73
Seoul 🇰🇷 South Koreafreezing, dry · best May47

Bangkok vs Seoul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Seoul?: Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 47 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Seoul is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Seoul in January?: In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 19 mm.