The sunniest places in Thailand in January
The sunniest place in Thailand in January is Buriram — Sunshine Score 93/100, around 32°C days and 8 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Ubon Ratchathani (93) and Surin (93). 24 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Phitsanulok is Thailand's warmest in January at 32°C / 90°F average daytime highs.
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| # | Destination | Score | Day high | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buriram | 93 | 32° / 90°F | 8 mm | — |
| 2 | Ubon Ratchathani | 93 | 32° / 90°F | 4 mm | — |
| 3 | Surin | 93 | 32° / 90°F | 7 mm | — |
| 4 | Phitsanulok | 92 | 32° / 90°F | 11 mm | — |
| 5 | Roi Et | 92 | 31° / 88°F | 7 mm | — |
| 6 | Khon Kaen | 92 | 31° / 88°F | 9 mm | — |
| 7 | Udon Thani | 92 | 29° / 84°F | 8 mm | — |
| 8 | Mae Hong Son | 91 | 29° / 84°F | 14 mm | — |
| 9 | Nakhon Phanom | 91 | 28° / 82°F | 7 mm | — |
| 10 | Bangkok | 90 | 31° / 88°F | 21 mm | — |
| 11 | Chiang Rai | 89 | 27° / 81°F | 19 mm | — |
| 12 | Chiang Mai | 89 | 28° / 82°F | 15 mm | — |
| 13 | Rayong | 86 | 28° / 82°F | 35 mm | 28° |
| 14 | Hua Hin | 85 | 29° / 84°F | 35 mm | 29° |
| 15 | Laem Ngop | 83 | 29° / 84°F | 40 mm | 28° |
| 16 | Phuket | 77 | 28° / 82°F | 80 mm | 29° |
| 17 | Trang | 77 | 29° / 84°F | 80 mm | 30° |
| 18 | Ranong | 76 | 28° / 82°F | 83 mm | 30° |
| 19 | Krabi | 75 | 28° / 82°F | 93 mm | 30° |
| 20 | Chumphon | 74 | 28° / 82°F | 94 mm | 29° |
| 21 | Hat Yai | 72 | 28° / 82°F | 108 mm | — |
| 22 | Surat Thani | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 123 mm | — |
| 23 | Ko Samui | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 135 mm | 29° |
| 24 | Nakhon Si Thammarat | 63 | 28° / 82°F | 197 mm | 30° |
Worldwide instead? See where it's sunny in January. For the hottest rather than the sunniest, the Thailand heat guide covers every month.