Chiang Mai vs San Francisco in January

Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.

Chiang Mai vs San FranciscoJanuary climate, side by side

Chiang MaiSan Francisco
Comfort score89/100 (A)71/100 (B)
Feels-like high30°C13°C
Avg high / low28° / 16°14° / 7°
Rainfall7 mm89 mm
Rainy days18
Humidity67%81%
Air quality (AQI)7945

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

Chiang Mai vs San Francisco in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chiang Mai or San Francisco?
Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while San Francisco is cool, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs San Francisco in January?
In January, Chiang Mai averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 7 mm of rain; San Francisco averages 14°C high / 7°C low with about 89 mm.