SeasonMapKhao Lak weather in January
Thailand
January in Khao Lak: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons.
#2 of 12 months in Khao Lak · #216 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Khao Lak in January
Khao Lak's forum rates January among the best months of the year — hot, sunny days around 32-34°C, clear blue skies, with rain minimal. Regulars flag online forecasts as unreliable here, routinely showing thunderstorm icons that rarely translate into more than an isolated hour-long shower, and note evenings can turn cool enough for a light cardigan.
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Khao Lak climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 37°C / 99°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 76 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Khao Lak in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyDry season, calm Andaman, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Khao Lak's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherKhao Lak's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Khao Lak in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season, calm Andaman
1 Nov – 20 Apr · usuallyCrowdedFlat water, no shore break and the whole coast open for business. This is the northern-European charter season and the beachfront runs at capacity from Christmas to March.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Khao Lak — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Khao Lak?
Khao Lak in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Khao Lak?
- January in Khao Lak: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 37°C afternoons. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Khao Lak on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Khao Lak in January?
- In January, Khao Lak averages a daily high of 31.9°C and a low of 22.7°C, with about 75.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khao Lak in January?
- Khao Lak has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in January.
Other months in Khao Lak
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Khao Sok's Rafflesia in bloom around 1 Jan – 15 Mar, and Phuket's Dry season, calm sea around 15 Nov – 15 Apr.