SeasonMapNong Khiaw weather in January
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January in Nong Khiaw: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Nong Khiaw · #261 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nong Khiaw climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 25°C / 78°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Rainfall | 15 mm / 0.6 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 4 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nong Khiaw 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.
Busyschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Nong Khiaw'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 weatherNong Khiaw's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Nong Khiaw in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Dry season on the viewpoints
1 Nov – 15 Mar · usuallyTrail seasonThe climbs up Pha Daeng and Nang None are steep steps and tree roots, and they are only reliably worth it when they are dry and the valley is not under cloud.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nong Khiaw — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Nong Khiaw?
Nong Khiaw in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Nong Khiaw?
- January in Nong Khiaw: warm, dry, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Nong Khiaw on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Nong Khiaw in January?
- In January, Nong Khiaw averages a daily high of 25.4°C and a low of 13.6°C, with about 15 mm of rain over roughly 2.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nong Khiaw in January?
- Nong Khiaw has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
Other months in Nong Khiaw
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Luang Prabang's Dawn alms round etiquette on 1 Jan – 31 Dec, and Vientiane's Dry season around 1 Nov – 28 Feb.