January is an ideal time to visit Khon Kaen if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +31°C and about 18 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 5 mm of precipitation over an average of 3 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+31°C
Avg. max. temperature
+10°C
Min.
+37°C
Max.
5 mm
Total precipitation
65%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
18 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
3 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Khon Kaen has great weather in January.
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Average temperature in Khon Kaen in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Khon Kaen for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +34°C during the day to a minimum of +12°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°C to +29°C.
Is Khon Kaen warm or cold in January?
Khon Kaen is typically hot in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +31°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°C to +18°C.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
January is one of the coolest months in Khon Kaen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Khon Kaen in January
Khon Kaen weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+31°C
+33°C
Min. temperature
+7°C
+10°C
+9°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+37°C
+39°C
Rainfall
3 mm
5 mm
9 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
66%
65%
62%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
15
18
16
Cloudy days
14
10
7
Rainy days
2
3
5
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as great as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +29°C to +31°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 3 mm to 5 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 66% to 65%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 15 to 18.
Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Khon Kaen in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Khon Kaen is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Khon Kaen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Khon Kaen is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Khon Kaen wettest month is September, where a typical day has a 73% chance of precipitation and 234 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 6% chance of precipitation and 3 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Khon Kaen?
This is the weather in Khon Kaen in January 2024:
1 January
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+27°C
2 January
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+25°C
3 January
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+28°C
4 January
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+30°C
5 January
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+30°C
6 January
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+28°C
7 January
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+28°C
8 January
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+29°C
9 January
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+31°C
10 January
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+27°C
11 January
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+22°C
12 January
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+28°C
13 January
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+32°C
14 January
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+34°C
15 January
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+34°C
16 January
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+31°C
17 January
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+29°C
18 January
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+29°C
19 January
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+29°C
20 January
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+29°C
21 January
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+30°C
22 January
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+33°C
23 January
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+33°C
24 January
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+30°C
25 January
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+27°C
26 January
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+30°C
27 January
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+30°C
28 January
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+27°C
29 January
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+25°C
30 January
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+27°C
31 January
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+29°C
In January 2024 Khon Kaen had 25 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +34°C and a minimum of +22°C. The average humidity was 62%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Khon Kaen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Khon Kaen in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2011 (+32°C) and the highest in 2019 (+34°C). The driest year was 2014 with only 843 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2000 with 1396 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Khon Kaen in January:
Is January a good time to visit Khon Kaen?
Yes, January is a great time to go to Khon Kaen, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Khon Kaen.
Can you sunbathe in Khon Kaen in January?
Absolutely, January is hot in Khon Kaen. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Khon Kaen rainy in January?
Khon Kaen is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Khon Kaen in January?
The amount of sunny days in Khon Kaen during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Thailand
Check out the weather for other cities in Thailand.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Khon Kaen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
