Thailand (Phuket) · January
Best travel monthTravel seasonThailand · Asia
Max Temp
31.7°C
Min Temp
23.8°C
Sunshine
8.2 h/day
Rain Days
5 days
Water Temp
28.4°C
Rainfall
79.2 mm
Humidity
74%
Avg Temp
27.4°C
Travel season — mid-range prices, good availability.
January is among the best months in Thailand (Phuket): only 5 rain days, 32°C highs, and good sunshine make for ideal holiday conditions.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 32°C, cooling to 24°C at night (daily average: 27°C). The sun shines an average of 8 hours per day; there are 5 rain days with 79 mm total. The water is a warm 28°C — perfect for snorkelling and swimming.
Pack light summer clothing, sunscreen, and swimwear — beach and water conditions in January are ideal.
Trockenzeit an der Andamanküste: Die Similan-Inseln sind geöffnet, Schnorcheln und Tauchen in kristallklarem Wasser, die Strände von Kata und Karon liegen ruhig. Bestes Phuket für Wasseraktivitäten aller Art.
Packing list for Thailand (Phuket) in January
- Leichte Sommersachen
- Badezeug und Strandtuch
- Sonnencreme LSF 50
- Sonnenbrille
- Sonnenhut
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Insektenschutzmittel
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is January a good time to visit Thailand (Phuket)?
- Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Thailand (Phuket) (Climate Score: 82/100). Pleasant temperatures (32°C), good sunshine (8 h/day), and few rain days (5) make it one of the most recommended months.
- How warm is it in Thailand (Phuket) in January?
- In January, Thailand (Phuket) sees daily highs of 32°C. Nights cool to 24°C, with a daily average of 27°C.
- How much rain falls in Thailand (Phuket) in January?
- In January, Thailand (Phuket) receives an average of 79 mm of rain over 5 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Thailand (Phuket) get in January?
- Thailand (Phuket) averages 8 sunshine hours per day in January — above the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Thailand (Phuket) in January?
- Water temperature in Thailand (Phuket) in January averages 28°C — ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
