Koh Chang · WinterMonth summary
Koh Chang weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
72°F – 82°F
🌧 Rainy days
29% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Koh Chang in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (8.3/10). December scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Koh Chang in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
Even in winter, Koh Chang enjoys 28°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 29% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 72°F | 82°F | 29% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 72°F | 82°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 73°F | 82°F | 54% | 0.1in | 11.1h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 75°F | 84°F | 59% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 75°F | 82°F | 88% | 0.4in | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 73°F | 81°F | 93% | 0.6in | 9.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 72°F | 79°F | 96% | 0.8in | 8.1h | 6.2/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 72°F | 79°F | 98% | 0.6in | 9.2h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 72°F | 79°F | 96% | 0.7in | 7.9h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 72°F | 81°F | 81% | 0.4in | 9.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 72°F | 82°F | 45% | 0.1in | 10.7h | 7.8/10 |
| ☀️ December | 72°F | 82°F | 16% | 0.0in | 10.9h | 8.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Koh Chang averages 82°F, 29% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Koh Chang in January
Is January a good time to visit Koh Chang?
January is an excellent time to visit Koh Chang (score 8.3/10). With 82°F, 11.0h of sunshine and 29% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Koh Chang in January?
With 82°F and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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