Chiang Mai vs Seoul in January

Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Seoul is freezing, dry.

Chiang Mai vs SeoulJanuary climate, side by side

Chiang MaiSeoul
Comfort score89/100 (A)49/100 (F)
Feels-like high30°C-2°C
Avg high / low28° / 16°3° / -6°
Rainfall7 mm27 mm
Rainy days13
Humidity67%57%
Air quality (AQI)7992

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

Chiang Mai vs Seoul in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chiang Mai or Seoul?
Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 49 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Seoul is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Seoul in January?
In January, Chiang Mai averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Seoul averages 3°C high / -6°C low with about 27 mm.