What is the weather like in Pattaya vs Phuket in January?

In January, Pattaya averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 31 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 75 mm.

Pattaya vs Phuket in January

Pattaya is the better pick in January — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality, while Phuket is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air.

Pattaya vs Phuket — January climate, side by side

	🇹🇭 Pattaya	🇹🇭 Phuket
Comfort score	90/100 (S)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	34°C	37°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	33° / 25°
Rainfall	31 mm	75 mm
Rainy days	6	8
Humidity	70%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	102	54

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

Month by month

Pattaya vs Phuket in January — FAQ

Is January better in Pattaya or Phuket?: Pattaya is the better pick in January — 90 vs 85 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Pattaya is sweltering, a little rain, poor air quality, while Phuket is sweltering, a little rain, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Pattaya vs Phuket in January?: In January, Pattaya averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 31 mm of rain; Phuket averages 33°C high / 25°C low with about 75 mm.