Thailand is located in the subequatorial climate zone, thanks to which the high temperature pleases throughout the year. However, not only the temperature regime plays an important role. The weather is significantly influenced by the prevailing monsoons, which also affect the alternation of the seasons.
January can be safely called the best month to travel to Siam. Favorable weather is created thanks to dry northeastern trade winds, rare rainfall and moderate air humidity. The activity of the sun increases and reaches nine hours a day.
Thailand weather in January
The north of Thailand is much cooler than the south. Let's say in Chiang Mai the temperature at lunchtime is + 28C, and at night - + 14C. Only about 8 mm of precipitation falls per month.
In the capital of Thailand and the central regions, it can be hot during the day, because the temperature is + 31C, and in the evening you can enjoy the coolness - + 20C.
The southern resorts and islands of Thailand also delight with pleasant weather. The temperature is + 32C and + 21-22C depending on the time of day. However, rainy days are more frequent: 3-5 per month. During rainy days, 30-40 mm of precipitation has time to fall.
Koh Samui has a significant amount of rainfall. Showers can take about ten days. However, fears are unnecessary, because the rains are short-lived and usually occur at night.
Weather forecast for cities and resorts of Thailand in January
Festivals in Thailand
When planning a vacation in Thailand in January, you can visit unusual festivals.
- The Chiang Mai Flower Festival is a very beautiful event that takes place every year. The holiday starts on the first Friday of February and lasts three days. The main event is the parade, during which thousands of flowers are carried through the city. Local girls sew for themselves unusual costumes in the national style, because the most beautiful can become the Queen of Flowers, whose election is held at the end of the festival. It is customary to start festive events early in the morning and end late in the evening. Guests can see competitions of flower decorators, unusual performances and visit large-scale fairs.
- Bor Sang Village hosts the Umbrella Festival, during which handmade accessories are presented. Among the events are music concerts and a beauty contest.
- Pattaya has unusual bed races. At the same time, people can take part in funny contests and fairs.
- The second Saturday in January is Children's Day, which is accompanied by theatrical performances and unusual carnivals.
