What is the weather like in Chiang Rai vs Vientiane in January?

In January, Chiang Rai averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Vientiane averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 13 mm.

Chiang Rai vs Vientiane in January

Chiang Rai and Vientiane are nearly tied in January — 89 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Rai is hot, a little rain; Vientiane is hot, dry.

Chiang Rai vs Vientiane — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Chiang Rai	🇱🇦 Vientiane
Comfort score	89/100 (A)	86/100 (A)
Feels-like high	30°C	31°C
Avg high / low	28° / 15°	30° / 17°
Rainfall	33 mm	13 mm
Rainy days	4	2
Humidity	72%	64%
Air quality (AQI)	59	62

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

Month by month

Chiang Rai 🇹🇭 Thailandhot, a little rain · best January89
Vientiane 🇱🇦 Laoshot, dry · best December86

Chiang Rai vs Vientiane in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chiang Rai or Vientiane?: Chiang Rai and Vientiane are nearly tied in January — 89 vs 86 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chiang Rai is hot, a little rain; Vientiane is hot, dry.
What is the weather like in Chiang Rai vs Vientiane in January?: In January, Chiang Rai averages 28°C high / 15°C low with about 33 mm of rain; Vientiane averages 30°C high / 17°C low with about 13 mm.