What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Phuket in January?

In January, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 75 mm.

Chiang Mai vs Phuket in January

Chiang Mai and Phuket are nearly tied in January — 87 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry; Phuket is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air.

Chiang Mai vs Phuket — January climate, side by side

	Chiang Mai	Phuket
Comfort score	87/100 (A)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	37°C
Avg high / low	30° / 16°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	8 mm	75 mm
Rainy days	2	8
Humidity	68%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	79	54

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

Chiang Mai vs Phuket in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chiang Mai or Phuket?: Chiang Mai and Phuket are nearly tied in January — 87 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry; Phuket is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Phuket in January?: In January, Chiang Mai averages 30°C high / 16°C low with about 8 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 75 mm.