Chiang Mai vs Ulaanbaatar in January

Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.

Chiang Mai vs UlaanbaatarJanuary climate, side by side

Chiang MaiUlaanbaatar
Comfort score89/100 (A)31/100 (F)
Feels-like high30°C-16°C
Avg high / low28° / 16°-11° / -24°
Rainfall7 mm1 mm
Rainy days10
Humidity67%69%
Air quality (AQI)7992

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

Chiang Mai vs Ulaanbaatar in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chiang Mai or Ulaanbaatar?
Chiang Mai is the better pick in January — 89 vs 31 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Mai is hot, dry, while Ulaanbaatar is freezing, dry.
What is the weather like in Chiang Mai vs Ulaanbaatar in January?
In January, Chiang Mai averages 28°C high / 16°C low with about 7 mm of rain; Ulaanbaatar averages -11°C high / -24°C low with about 1 mm.