Bangkok weather in January

January in Bangkok: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Bangkok · #175 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 79/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Bangkok climate normals — January

Daytime high31°C / 88°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low22°C / 71°F
Feels like (high)34°C / 93°F
Rainfall7 mm / 0.3 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity63%💧 humid
Dew point18°C / 64°F
Sunshine10.3 h/day
Daylight11.4 h
Wind11 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)154⚠️ unhealthy

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Bangkok in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Bangkok?
January in Bangkok: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Bangkok on SeasonMap's comfort score (79/100).
What is the weather like in Bangkok in January?
In January, Bangkok averages a daily high of 31.2°C and a low of 21.6°C, with about 6.6 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Bangkok in January?
Bangkok has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 154 in January.

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