Bangkok in January
This is Bangkok at its most forgiving: dry, 33 °C in the afternoon but genuinely pleasant at breakfast and after dark.
Is January a good time to visit Bangkok?
January is one of the busiest months in Bangkok, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
What’s on in January
- Peak cool season — riverside hotel rates at their annual high
Best days in January
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in January
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in January
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How January compares
Every month in Bangkok, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
If your dates are flexible, these months are calmer in Bangkok.
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Frequently asked questions
Is January a good month to visit Bangkok?
January is one of the busiest months in Bangkok, at about 88/100. If you can move your dates, September is far calmer.
How crowded is Bangkok in January?
Bangkok sits at roughly 88/100 in January on our crowd scale, which is 22 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is September.
What is the weather like in Bangkok in January?
Expect highs around 33°C and lows near 23°C in January, with about 1 wet days across the month.