Vientiane vs Chiang Mai

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.

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

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

Vientiane reaches an average high of 27°C (81°F) and drops to 17°C (63°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Chiang Mai averages 28°C (82°F) for the high and 16°C (61°F) for the low, with a daily range of 12°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.

Vientiane receives approximately 10 mm of rainfall across 2 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Chiang Mai sees 9 mm over 1 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%.