When to go · Thong Sala
Thong Sala in January
Good month. Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side)). Across Thailand: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- High
- Thailand overall
- Prices
- High
- Thailand overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side)). 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:
- FebruaryGreatInside Thong Sala's best window: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side).
- MarchGreatInside Thong Sala's best window: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side).
- AprilGreatInside Thong Sala's best window: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side).
- MayGreatInside Thong Sala's best window: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side).
Weather in January
- Thong SalaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 6 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 Thong Sala, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Good
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Feb: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 6
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 (dry season on the Gulf side)). Across Thailand: Cool and dry nearly everywhere: the easiest month; book islands and Chiang Mai early.
February: Inside Thong Sala's best window: Feb–Sep (dry season on the Gulf side).
Thong Sala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen