Yangon 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 Yangon sees 10 sunshine hours and 1 rain days.

Yangon can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Chiang Mai is also comfortable at 28°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in January.

Yangon reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 18°C (64°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 13°C, meaning significant temperature swings between day and night.

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 3°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.

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

Yangon receives approximately 5 mm of rainfall across 1 rain days during January. Rain is rare this month, so dry conditions are likely.

Chiang Mai sees 9 mm over 1 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 78%.