Chiang Mai vs Vientiane

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Chiang Mai edges ahead as the better destination in January. Chiang Mai offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 1 rain days, while Vientiane sees 10 sunshine hours and 2 rain days.

Chiang Mai sits in the comfortable travel range at 28°C. Vientiane is also comfortable at 27°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Chiang Mai is the stronger choice in January.

Chiang Mai reaches an average high of 28°C (82°F) and drops to 16°C (61°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 12°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

Vientiane averages 27°C (81°F) for the high and 17°C (63°F) for the low, with a daily range of 10°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in January.

Chiang Mai receives approximately 9 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Vientiane sees 10 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Chiang Mai the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.