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

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Vientiane averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 13 mm.

Bangkok vs Vientiane in January

Vientiane is the better pick in January — 86 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vientiane is hot, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Bangkok vs Vientiane — January climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Vientiane
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	36°C	31°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	30° / 17°
Rainfall	21 mm	13 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	66%	64%
Air quality (AQI)	154	62

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

Bangkok vs Vientiane in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Vientiane?: Vientiane is the better pick in January — 86 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Vientiane is hot, dry, while Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Vientiane in January?: In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Vientiane averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 13 mm.