Khao Lak weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Excellent
Best time to visit: January – March
What is the weather like in Khao Lak in January?
In January, Khao Lak is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Khao Lak.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 78 | 88 | 94 |
| Day | 29° | 30° | 31° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 7 h | 8 h | 9 h |
| Rain days | 14 | 10 | 7 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 11 h 40 min06:46 – 18:26
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on average
- Hot days
- 14 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+7Asia/Bangkok
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %60 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Khao Lak in January: quick answers
Is Khao Lak hot in January?
Yes. In January, Khao Lak is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Khao Lak in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Khao Lak in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 64 mm in total.
Khao Lak month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)