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Choeng Mon in January

Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (Gulf coast dry season)). Across Thailand: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.

Key facts

Verdict: Good
Temperature: 29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 9
Crowds: High; Thailand overall
Prices: High; Thailand overall

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Verdict

GoodThailand month rating

Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (Gulf coast dry season)). Across Thailand: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.

Is another month better than January?

January is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages

Choeng MonHighs around 29 °C (84 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 84 °F (29 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Thailand overall: High
Prices · Thailand overall: High

Thailand overall: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Choeng Mon, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Jan: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 29 °C (84 °F)84 °F (29 °C)
Feb: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Feb: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 9
Feb: 5 (better)
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 0
Feb: 0

January: Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (Gulf coast dry season)). Across Thailand: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.

February: Inside Choeng Mon's best window: Feb–Sep (Gulf coast dry season).

Choeng Mon: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

Nothing unusual for the weather this month.

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