What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in January?

In January, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in January

Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 87 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur — January climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	33°C	38°C
Avg high / low	30° / 16°	33° / 24°
Rainfall	8 mm	191 mm
Rainy days	2	22
Humidity	68%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	79	104

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

Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chiang Mai or Kuala Lumpur?: Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 87 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Kuala Lumpur in January?: In January, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.