Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
85°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Ko Samui
Thailand · Southeast Asia
Hot days and good sunshine. Humid air is the main drawback.
One of the best months here
Mid to late
Daytime high
85°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
6.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
Sea temp
83°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, fewer than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
6.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
88%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 82° and nights feel near 83°.
WarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
45%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
January's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
11 mphJanuary Breezy
Sea temperature
83°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January stays around 80°F through the day and night.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain21%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain25%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain18%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening80°F
Feels 82°F
Rain16%
Cloud54%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 85 | 77 | 5.0 | 10 | 6.4 | 78 | 83 |
| Feb | 85 | 78 | 2.5 | 5 | 7.6 | 78 | 83 |
| Mar | 87 | 79 | 4.6 | 9 | 7.7 | 79 | 85 |
| Apr | 90 | 80 | 3.3 | 11 | 6.7 | 79 | 86 |
| May | 93 | 80 | 5.2 | 21 | 6.2 | 79 | 87 |
| Jun | 93 | 79 | 5.3 | 21 | 5.0 | 78 | 86 |
| Jul | 92 | 78 | 4.6 | 21 | 5.0 | 79 | 85 |
| Aug | 92 | 78 | 4.0 | 18 | 4.9 | 79 | 85 |
| Sep | 90 | 78 | 4.6 | 23 | 4.8 | 81 | 85 |
| Oct | 89 | 77 | 11.6 | 28 | 4.7 | 82 | 85 |
| Nov | 86 | 76 | 17.5 | 21 | 5.8 | 82 | 84 |
| Dec | 85 | 76 | 10.4 | 14 | 5.7 | 78 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 28, 2026
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