SeasonMapKhao Sok (Khao Sok National Park) weather in January
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January in Khao Sok: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons.
#1 of 12 months in Khao Sok · #714 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Khao Sok in January
Notes from nearby Khao Lak (46 km away)
Khao Sok doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Khao Lak, close enough to share the season.
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.
Other months in Khao Sok
Khao Sok's forum calls December squarely in the dry season, which runs through to April — regulars staying in the park's treehouses report warm days in the high 20s to low 30s°C and mild nights in the low-to-mid 20s. It's a genuinely humid rainforest even in the drier months, so don't expect crisp, dry air — just a lot less rain than the wet season that runs mid-April to early December.
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Khao Sok climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 78 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 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 Sok 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 on the lake, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Khao Sok'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 Sok's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
January includes Rafflesia in bloom.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Khao Sok in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Rafflesia in bloom
1 Jan – 15 Mar · usuallyWildflowers & bloomsThe world's largest single flower opens in the forest above the park headquarters for three to five days at a time in the dry months. Guides know which buds are close; nobody can promise one.
- Nature
Morning mist on Cheow Lan
1 Nov – 15 Feb · usuallyFog seasonCold air off the water leaves the karst standing in cloud until the sun clears it, usually before nine. It is the reason people get up at five on the raft houses.
- Season
Dry season on the lake
15 Dec – 30 Apr · usuallyCrowdedThe trails are firm, the longtails run to the far arms of Cheow Lan every day and the raft houses are booked out. Warm nights on the water and no leeches on the walk in.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Khao Sok — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Khao Sok?
Khao Sok in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Khao Sok?
- January in Khao Sok: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — fine if you can take 35°C afternoons. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Khao Sok on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Khao Sok in January?
- In January, Khao Sok averages a daily high of 30.8°C and a low of 22.6°C, with about 78.3 mm of rain over roughly 9.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Khao Sok in January?
- Khao Sok has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in January.
Other months in Khao Sok
Compare Khao Sok in January
Warmer or cooler than Khao Sok in January
Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Khao Lak's Dry season, calm Andaman around 1 Nov – 20 Apr, and Krabi's Dry season, flat Andaman around 1 Nov – 20 Apr.