Thailand in January
January is one of the best times to visit Thailand.
January is one of the best months of the year to travel to Thailand, with favorable weather conditions throughout the country. In fact it is one of the most popular months for tourists arriving from all over the world. Northern Thailand tends to be cool and dry and nighttime temperatures in the far north can be a bit chilly. In Bangkok the weather is warmer and drier, with temperatures hovering around 20-23°C throughout the month.
Festivals in January
Chinese New Year High prices (approximate dates)
Bangkok's Yaowarat Chinatown and Phuket light up; expect crowds and higher prices. Lunar dates, late Jan–Feb.
First day of the Chinese lunar year: the second new moon after the winter solstice, always between 21 January and 20 February.
Next date: 6–7 Feb 2027
Where to go in Thailand
Other places with good weather in January
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