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What is the weather like in Thailand in January and where to go after Bangkok?

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Nov 8, 2024

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🇧🇩 🇧🇩 How is the weather in Thailand in January?  I am planning to come to Thailand in January.  I will stay in Bangkok for 2 days.  Where can I go after that?  Except Pattaya, Phuket, Karbi, Phi Phi Islands.  Earlier I traveled to Chiang Mai.   I had a great time.

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In January, the weather in Thailand is generally sunny and pleasant, with little to no rain, making it a popular time for tourists. This month is characterized by comfortable temperatures and an influx of visitors, especially in Bangkok. After spending two days in Bangkok, travelers are recommended to explore beach destinations like Hua Hin, Kanchanaburi, or islands such as Koh Chang. Sites like Ayutthaya and Chiang Rai also offer historical and cultural experiences. Overall, January is considered one of the best times to visit Thailand.

Jayla ********

You would love Thailand; it’s amazing. I live in Pattaya, so feel free to DM me for tips.

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Shahid ***********

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I will come in January.

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Thanks

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Gary ******

travelfish,org. Enjoy your visit.

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Steve *********

Bloody Hot 🔥

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Mohit **********************

Try secluded islands not easily accessible for tourists. You’ll see the real beauty of nature. Unlike commercial beaches in south of thailand.

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Peter *********

Ever heard of Google?

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Igor *********

Stay at home

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Ian *********

try koh chang ,its still unspoiled

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Igor *********

really? 🤣

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Keith *******

Weather is great - for me anyway. Plenty of great and interesting things to see in Pattaya apart from walking st and the beer bars.

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Christopher ***********

January is great in Thailand. Nearest resort to Bangkok is Bang Saen.

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Tayab **********

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Della ***********

We always stay Khao lak, so laid back but depends what you want...

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Martin *********

HUA HIN

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January is freezing

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Peter ****************

Oops. Thought such temp only was in the north like chang rai or so. In the seven years I liver here (20km south of Korat), I only measured 2 times 12°C in the morning.

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Shahid ***********

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I like cold. Because it is very hot in my country.

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"Cold" is relative. Depending where you are, it does not go much below 15°C. Sometimes in the morning it does go lower a bit. Y'r question: Islands like e.g. Koh samui etc. are nice, kanchanaburi also for some history of the building of the famous 'bridge over the river Kwai' and maybe, if you want the Thai Isan feeling a bit, first go to Khao Yai national park and then visit also the town Nakhon Ratchasima, with some area and villages around it. If you not like it, just go to another part.

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Buriram 5-8 degrees C

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Ian *********

Freezing! Make sure you bring a big coat.

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Ned *******

Try ancients sites of Ayutthaya, Sukothai and Phnom Rong?

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Paul ********

Cold season mate, bring a hat and gloves

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Terary **********

January 2024, you say? You want to know the weather, you say?

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Lawrence *******

Chiang Rai in the north and Hua Hin south of Bangkok.

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René *******

The last few weeks and months have shown that the weather is very different than before. There are always surprises.

Last year there was NO rain in January.

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Ralph *******

Yes there was rain in January. Perhaps not where you were.

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René *******

Hua Hin

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Michael ********

Kanchanaburi

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Svetlana *******

How is wheather in December?

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rainy on southern islands , dry in the North .

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Michael *****************************

If you already know where not to go,….then pick some of the rest,….

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Sarinya **********

Sunny and nice not too hot no rain cuz it’s winter

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thank for your information🙏

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Hua hin

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Google

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Jeed *********

Nice weather in January if you plan to stay in Bangkok for two days, recommend to visit Grand Palace and Wat Pho and also take a boat cross the Chao Pha Ya river to visit Wat Arun. Enjoy eating Thai food everywhere you go.

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Steve *******

January is great. No rain, not too hot, but plenty of tourists.

You should check out Koh Chang and Koh Samed to the east, or Kanchanaburi and Hua Hin to the west.

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David ********

Get a map of Thailand and throw a dart at it with your eyes closed. You choose how do we know what you like

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Bonnie *********

Get a travel & look through it to find what interests you. It’s your holiday.

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Boran *****

Depends what you’re looking for while here…..

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Linhof *********

Plan around possible jet lag

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Wylie *******

One of the best months to come.

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Shahid ***********

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thank u

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Dava ***********

HuaHin is nice in January!

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