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Bangkok in January
What January is really like in Bangkok: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Lerdsuwa, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Bangkok. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 22°C (72°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Dry and as cool as Bangkok gets, with lower humidity; peak season for visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 22°C (72°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in January
January is the 7th-warmest month in Bangkok: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 33°C (91°F), and nights fall to about 22°C (72°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:45
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Late rainy season (September–October). The wettest weeks, with long downpours and occasional street flooding, easing by late October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 5 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
- Chinese New Year celebrations in Yaowarat (late January or February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Religious site · Thonburi
Wat Arun
See it close up in the morning, then watch it light up at sunset from a riverside terrace on the Tha Tien side.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Views
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Experience · Chao Phraya River
Chao Phraya Express Boat
Express boats run up and down the river from Sathorn pier, next to BTS Saphan Taksin, stopping at piers for Chinatown, Wat Arun, Wat Pho and the Grand Palace (Tha Chang).
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Iconic
- Photo spot
- Kids
Park · Silom
Lumphini Park
Go early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid the heat, and keep a respectful distance from the monitor lizards.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Religious site · Banglamphu
Wat Saket (Golden Mount)
A gilded chedi crowns an artificial hill reached by a spiral path of about 300 steps lined with bells, gongs and small waterfalls.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 22°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Bangkok?
One of the best months to visit Bangkok, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February and November–December. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Bangkok?
It is one of the best months to visit Bangkok. Dry and as cool as Bangkok gets, with lower humidity; peak season for visitors.
+How warm is Bangkok in January?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 22°C (72°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bangkok in January?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.