Ban Chalong weather in January
In January, Ban Chalong sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 55 mm of rain across 8 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Ban Chalong's 3rd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ban Chalong's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 55 mm
- 8 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:48 AM – 6:24 PM
- Cloud cover
- 57%
- 3rd clearest
- Wind
- 19 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.66 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.5
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical January day in Ban Chalong reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 2°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 27°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, January runs on par with December and on par with February.
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| Avg high (°C) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 26 |
| 2 | 28 | 26 |
| 3 | 28 | 26 |
| 4 | 28 | 26 |
| 5 | 28 | 26 |
| 6 | 28 | 26 |
| 7 | 28 | 26 |
| 8 | 28 | 26 |
| 9 | 28 | 26 |
| 10 | 28 | 26 |
| 11 | 28 | 26 |
| 12 | 28 | 26 |
| 13 | 28 | 26 |
| 14 | 28 | 26 |
| 15 | 28 | 26 |
| 16 | 28 | 26 |
| 17 | 28 | 26 |
| 18 | 28 | 26 |
| 19 | 28 | 26 |
| 20 | 28 | 26 |
| 21 | 28 | 26 |
| 22 | 28 | 26 |
| 23 | 28 | 26 |
| 24 | 28 | 26 |
| 25 | 28 | 26 |
| 26 | 28 | 26 |
| 27 | 28 | 26 |
| 28 | 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 28 | 26 |
| 30 | 28 | 26 |
| 31 | 28 | 26 |
How January really feels in Ban Chalong
Once humidity and wind are folded in, January averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
January sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Ban Chalong weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 8th-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 26° | 55 | 8 | 11.6 | 6.5 |
| Feb | 28° / 27° | 24 | 4.7 | 11.7 | 6.6 |
| Mar | 29° / 27° | 83 | 11 | 11.9 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 27° | 122 | 18.1 | 12.2 | 4.4 |
| May | 29° / 27° | 212 | 23.6 | 12.4 | 3.6 |
| Jun | 29° / 27° | 179 | 20.8 | 12.4 | 3.9 |
| Jul | 28° / 27° | 174 | 20.6 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 28° / 27° | 195 | 20.8 | 12.3 | 4.2 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 246 | 23.6 | 12 | 4.0 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 285 | 27.6 | 11.8 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 28° / 26° | 230 | 23.2 | 11.6 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 28° / 26° | 120 | 13.6 | 11.6 | 5.7 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 34% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 17% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 49%.
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| Clearer (%) | 43 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 |
| Cloudier (%) | 57 | 57 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 57 |
| 2 | 43 | 57 |
| 3 | 45 | 55 |
| 4 | 45 | 55 |
| 5 | 45 | 55 |
| 6 | 47 | 53 |
| 7 | 48 | 52 |
| 8 | 49 | 51 |
| 9 | 49 | 51 |
| 10 | 50 | 50 |
| 11 | 51 | 49 |
| 12 | 51 | 49 |
| 13 | 51 | 49 |
| 14 | 51 | 49 |
| 15 | 52 | 48 |
| 16 | 52 | 48 |
| 17 | 52 | 48 |
| 18 | 52 | 48 |
| 19 | 52 | 48 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 53 | 47 |
| 24 | 53 | 47 |
| 25 | 53 | 47 |
| 26 | 53 | 47 |
| 27 | 54 | 46 |
| 28 | 55 | 45 |
| 29 | 55 | 45 |
| 30 | 56 | 44 |
| 31 | 56 | 44 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Ban Chalong gets around 55 mm of rain over 8 wet days in January. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 25% and peaks near 31% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 31 |
| 2 | 31 |
| 3 | 30 |
| 4 | 30 |
| 5 | 30 |
| 6 | 29 |
| 7 | 28 |
| 8 | 28 |
| 9 | 27 |
| 10 | 26 |
| 11 | 25 |
| 12 | 25 |
| 13 | 24 |
| 14 | 24 |
| 15 | 23 |
| 16 | 23 |
| 17 | 23 |
| 18 | 23 |
| 19 | 23 |
| 20 | 23 |
| 21 | 24 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 24 |
| 24 | 24 |
| 25 | 24 |
| 26 | 24 |
| 27 | 23 |
| 28 | 23 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 22 |
| 31 | 21 |
Humidity in January
Most of January feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, January lands in the oppressive band about 90% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humid (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Muggy (%) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Oppressive (%) | 87 | 87 | 87 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
| Miserable (%) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 8 | 87 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | 8 | 87 | 4 |
| 3 | 1 | 8 | 87 | 4 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | 88 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 | 7 | 88 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 | 7 | 88 | 4 |
| 7 | 0 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 8 | 0 | 7 | 89 | 4 |
| 9 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 10 | 0 | 6 | 90 | 4 |
| 11 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 12 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 13 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 14 | 0 | 7 | 90 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 16 | 0 | 7 | 91 | 2 |
| 17 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 18 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 19 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 20 | 0 | 8 | 90 | 2 |
| 21 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 22 | 0 | 8 | 91 | 1 |
| 23 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 24 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 25 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 26 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 27 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 28 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 29 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 30 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
| 31 | 0 | 9 | 90 | 1 |
Wind in January
Winds average 19 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 19 km/h on the calmest days to 20 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Feels | breezy | breezy | breezy | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | breezy |
| 2 | 20 | breezy |
| 3 | 20 | breezy |
| 4 | 20 | light breeze |
| 5 | 20 | light breeze |
| 6 | 20 | light breeze |
| 7 | 20 | light breeze |
| 8 | 20 | light breeze |
| 9 | 19 | light breeze |
| 10 | 19 | light breeze |
| 11 | 19 | light breeze |
| 12 | 19 | light breeze |
| 13 | 19 | light breeze |
| 14 | 19 | light breeze |
| 15 | 19 | light breeze |
| 16 | 19 | light breeze |
| 17 | 19 | light breeze |
| 18 | 19 | light breeze |
| 19 | 19 | light breeze |
| 20 | 19 | light breeze |
| 21 | 19 | light breeze |
| 22 | 19 | light breeze |
| 23 | 19 | light breeze |
| 24 | 19 | light breeze |
| 25 | 19 | light breeze |
| 26 | 19 | light breeze |
| 27 | 19 | light breeze |
| 28 | 19 | light breeze |
| 29 | 19 | light breeze |
| 30 | 19 | light breeze |
| 31 | 19 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of January to 11 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 6 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:43 AM to 6:50 AM, and sunset from 6:16 PM to 6:30 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 11.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:25 | 6:26 | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:43 | 6:16 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:17 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:17 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:44 | 6:18 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:18 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:45 | 6:19 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:19 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:20 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:46 | 6:20 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:21 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:22 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:47 | 6:22 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:23 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:23 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:24 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:48 | 6:24 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:25 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:25 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:25 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:26 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:49 | 6:26 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:27 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:27 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:27 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:28 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:28 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
| 30 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:29 |
| 31 | 11.7 | 6:50 | 6:30 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.66 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.81 kWh/m² to a high of 6.5 kWh/m² in March across the year — January's 5.66 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.6 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.7 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.8 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 26 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.1 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Ban Chalong
None of Ban Chalong's seasonal hazards are active in January. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Ban Chalong sits in the North Indian Ocean cyclone zone; the season peaks May and October–November.
Is January a good time to visit Ban Chalong?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is a reasonable time to visit Ban Chalong for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ban Chalong in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Ban Chalong sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: rain gear and sun protection. About 8 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ban Chalong in January
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in January — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 24 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 28°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Tropical |
| Feb | 29 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Ban Chalong in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ban Chalong peaks around August 23 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 23 at about 10 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 11 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Extreme |
Where is Ban Chalong?
Ban Chalong sits at 7.8°N, 98.3°E, 13 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Ban Talat Nua, 7.0 km away.
Topography around Ban Chalong
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ban Chalong.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ban Chalong has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 353 m around an average of 58 m above sea level; within 16 km, significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 536 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 994 m.
The land around Ban Chalong is covered by trees (50%) and artificial surfaces (29%) within 3 km, water (65%) and trees (23%) within 16 km, and water (78%) within 80 km.
Thailand travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 1
- Exercise Normal Precautions
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 31% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $8,057
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Homicide rate
- 4.8
- per 100k, 2011
- Road deaths
- 32.2
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 402
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Ban Chalong (7.8447°, 98.339°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).