Chiang Mai Weather in January

The weather of Chiang Mai in January is comparatively cool, with the temperature hovering between 14-29℃(57-84℉). It is even cooler in the surrounding mountainous areas than in downtown. The monthly rainfall in total is only around 8mm. Even though, the air is not dry at all, with the humidity of 66%. As a whole, January is one of the best months to visit Chiang Mai.
 

Although it’s the chilly winter in many parts of Northern Hemisphere, the weather of Chiang Mai in January does not allow any thick clothes. Short-sleeve t-shirt and light pants or shorts are the first choices of many males while dresses are recommended to females. To visit the nearby mountains, a thin overcoat is needed. Sunhat and sunglasses are also advised in your luggage list. As for shoes, both flip-flops and breathable sneakers are good. 

When visiting temples, sleeveless upper garment and shorts or dress above kneels are prohibited.