What is the weather like in Ko Samui vs Penang in January?

In January, Ko Samui averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.

Ko Samui vs Penang in January

Ko Samui and Penang are nearly tied in January — 84 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ko Samui is hot, rainy, muggy air; Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.

Ko Samui vs Penang — January climate, side by side

	Ko Samui	Penang
Comfort score	84/100 (A)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	33°C	36°C
Avg high / low	29° / 25°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	100 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	10	17
Humidity	78%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	62	62

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

Ko Samui vs Penang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Ko Samui or Penang?: Ko Samui and Penang are nearly tied in January — 84 vs 84 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Ko Samui is hot, rainy, muggy air; Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Ko Samui vs Penang in January?: In January, Ko Samui averages 29°C high / 25°C low with about 100 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.