January weather forecastBan Thieng, Laos

January

Weather in January

January warmly welcomes the New Year in Ban Thieng, Laos with pleasant temperatures, marking the start of the year. The highest temperature noted in this month is 26.2°C (79.2°F) while the lowest comes down to a comfortable 11.6°C (52.9°F). This month experiences longer daylight hours, making the days delightful and favorable for outdoor activities. It's one of the ideal times to visit this quaint city, given the perfect balance between light, temperature, and humidity. January is relatively calmer and quieter in terms of climatic conditions, compared to the rest of the months in the year.

Temperature

The arrival of January coincides with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 26.2°C (79.2°F), indicating a minimal shift from December's 26.1°C (79°F). During January, Ban Thieng detects a significant contrast from its daytime temperatures, with nights averaging at a cool 11.6°C (52.9°F).

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 74%.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 5.9 days. Throughout January, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 227.1 rainfall days, and 1191mm (46.89") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 8min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:03 +07.

Sunshine

In January, the average sunshine is 7.6h.

UV index

January, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: A maximum UV index of 5 in January translates into the following recommendations:
Take necessary precautions - Suggestions to elude sunburn are provided. Minimize direct exposure to the Sun during midday when its radiation is at its peak. For holistic sun protection encompassing the eyes, ears, face, and neck, a wide-brim hat is key.

Frequently asked questions

During January, Ban Thieng experiences an average high-temperature of 26.2°C (79.2°F) and a low-temperature of 11.6°C (52.9°F).

In Ban Thieng, the average relative humidity in January is 74%.

In Ban Thieng, in January, during 5.9 rainfall days, 14mm (0.55") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 11h and 8min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:44 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 18:03 +07.

The average sunshine duration in January is 7.6h.

January, August and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Ban Thieng.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average high temperature in January: 26.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (26.1°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 11.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is June (20.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and December (11.6°C).

Average pressure in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average pressure in January: 1015.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1015.2mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1005.9mbar).

Average wind speed in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average wind speed in January: 3.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (4.2km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is September (2.9km/h).

Average humidity in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average humidity in January: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (53%).

Average rainfall in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average rainfall in January: 14mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (293mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (7mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average rainfall days in January: 5.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (30.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (4.1 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 36min

The month with the most sunshine is April (Average sunshine: 10h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 6h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average sunshine days in January: 23.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.4 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is August (0.2 days).

Average UV index in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October and November (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, August and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average cloud cover in January: 35

The month with the most cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 68).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 19).

Average visibility in January
Ban Thieng, Laos

  • Average visibility in January: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are March and April (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (6km).