Ko Chang weather in January
In January, Ko Chang sees average daytime highs of 28°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 28 mm of rain across 6.3 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 10th-warmest and 10th-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 49% of the time in January, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 18 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, January is Ko Chang's 2nd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Ko Chang's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 28°
- 10th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- 6.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:39 AM – 6:01 PM
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 5.28 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 7.0
- out of 10
Temperature in January
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 28°C through the month.
A typical January day in Ko Chang reaches about 28°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 3°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) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 | 25 |
| 2 | 28 | 25 |
| 3 | 28 | 25 |
| 4 | 28 | 25 |
| 5 | 28 | 25 |
| 6 | 28 | 25 |
| 7 | 28 | 25 |
| 8 | 28 | 25 |
| 9 | 28 | 25 |
| 10 | 28 | 25 |
| 11 | 28 | 25 |
| 12 | 28 | 25 |
| 13 | 28 | 25 |
| 14 | 28 | 25 |
| 15 | 28 | 25 |
| 16 | 28 | 25 |
| 17 | 28 | 25 |
| 18 | 28 | 25 |
| 19 | 28 | 25 |
| 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 Ko Chang
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.
Ko Chang weather by month
How January compares with the rest of the year at a glance. January is the 10th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 25° | 28 | 6.3 | 11.4 | 7.0 |
| Feb | 28° / 26° | 26 | 6.5 | 11.6 | 7.1 |
| Mar | 28° / 27° | 71 | 13.2 | 11.9 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 29° / 27° | 115 | 17.1 | 12.3 | 4.5 |
| May | 29° / 27° | 448 | 27.9 | 12.5 | 3.1 |
| Jun | 29° / 27° | 595 | 28.6 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 28° / 26° | 612 | 29.9 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Aug | 28° / 26° | 547 | 29.4 | 12.4 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 26° | 537 | 28.6 | 12.1 | 3.3 |
| Oct | 28° / 26° | 278 | 23.1 | 11.7 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 29° / 26° | 51 | 8.2 | 11.4 | 5.7 |
| Dec | 29° / 25° | 18 | 3.8 | 11.3 | 6.6 |
Cloud cover in January
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 49% of the time in January.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 19% of January, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 32%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 74 | 76 | 76 |
| Cloudier (%) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 | 33 |
| 2 | 67 | 33 |
| 3 | 67 | 33 |
| 4 | 66 | 34 |
| 5 | 67 | 33 |
| 6 | 67 | 33 |
| 7 | 67 | 33 |
| 8 | 67 | 33 |
| 9 | 66 | 34 |
| 10 | 66 | 34 |
| 11 | 66 | 34 |
| 12 | 66 | 34 |
| 13 | 66 | 34 |
| 14 | 66 | 34 |
| 15 | 66 | 34 |
| 16 | 66 | 34 |
| 17 | 66 | 34 |
| 18 | 66 | 34 |
| 19 | 67 | 33 |
| 20 | 67 | 33 |
| 21 | 67 | 33 |
| 22 | 68 | 32 |
| 23 | 69 | 31 |
| 24 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 71 | 29 |
| 26 | 72 | 28 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 74 | 26 |
| 29 | 74 | 26 |
| 30 | 76 | 24 |
| 31 | 76 | 24 |
Chance of precipitation in January
Ko Chang gets around 28 mm of rain over 6.3 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 20% and peaks near 24% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 14 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 17 |
| 9 | 18 |
| 10 | 19 |
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| 20 | 24 |
| 21 | 24 |
| 22 | 24 |
| 23 | 24 |
| 24 | 23 |
| 25 | 23 |
| 26 | 22 |
| 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 21 |
| 30 | 20 |
| 31 | 19 |
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 59% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 86% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humid (%) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Muggy (%) | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Oppressive (%) | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 61 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 63 | 63 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 64 | 65 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 |
| Miserable (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 16 | 34 | 45 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 15 | 33 | 46 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 15 | 33 | 47 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 14 | 32 | 48 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 14 | 31 | 50 | 2 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 30 | 52 | 2 |
| 7 | 4 | 13 | 29 | 52 | 2 |
| 8 | 4 | 12 | 28 | 53 | 3 |
| 9 | 4 | 12 | 26 | 55 | 3 |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 56 | 3 |
| 11 | 4 | 12 | 24 | 57 | 3 |
| 12 | 4 | 11 | 24 | 57 | 4 |
| 13 | 4 | 11 | 23 | 58 | 4 |
| 14 | 4 | 11 | 22 | 59 | 4 |
| 15 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 61 | 4 |
| 16 | 4 | 10 | 21 | 60 | 5 |
| 17 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 61 | 5 |
| 18 | 4 | 10 | 20 | 61 | 5 |
| 19 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 63 | 5 |
| 20 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 63 | 5 |
| 21 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 64 | 4 |
| 22 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 64 | 4 |
| 23 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 64 | 4 |
| 24 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 64 | 4 |
| 25 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 64 | 4 |
| 26 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 64 | 4 |
| 27 | 3 | 9 | 20 | 65 | 3 |
| 28 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 67 | 3 |
| 29 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 67 | 3 |
| 30 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 67 | 3 |
| 31 | 2 | 9 | 19 | 67 | 3 |
Wind in January
Winds average 12 km/h in January.
Across January, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 13 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | light breeze |
| 2 | 13 | light breeze |
| 3 | 13 | light breeze |
| 4 | 13 | light breeze |
| 5 | 13 | light breeze |
| 6 | 12 | light breeze |
| 7 | 12 | light breeze |
| 8 | 12 | light breeze |
| 9 | 12 | light breeze |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 11 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in January
Daylight runs from about 11 h 18 min at the start of January to 11 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over January. Sunrise moves from 6:35 AM to 6:40 AM, and sunset from 5:53 PM to 6:08 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:40 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.3 | 6:35 | 5:53 |
| 2 | 11.3 | 6:35 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 11.3 | 6:36 | 5:54 |
| 4 | 11.3 | 6:36 | 5:55 |
| 5 | 11.3 | 6:36 | 5:55 |
| 6 | 11.3 | 6:37 | 5:56 |
| 7 | 11.3 | 6:37 | 5:56 |
| 8 | 11.3 | 6:37 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 11.3 | 6:38 | 5:57 |
| 10 | 11.3 | 6:38 | 5:58 |
| 11 | 11.3 | 6:38 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 11.3 | 6:38 | 5:59 |
| 13 | 11.3 | 6:39 | 5:59 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:00 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:00 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:01 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:02 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:02 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:03 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:03 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:04 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:04 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:04 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:05 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:05 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:06 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:06 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:07 |
| 29 | 11.5 | 6:40 | 6:07 |
| 30 | 11.5 | 6:40 | 6:08 |
| 31 | 11.5 | 6:40 | 6:08 |
Solar energy in January
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in January, about 5.28 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.28 kWh/m² to a high of 5.99 kWh/m² in April across the year — January's 5.28 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 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 | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 3 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 4 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 5 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 6 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 7 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 8 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 9 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 10 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 11 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 12 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 13 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 14 | 5.2 | Bright |
| 15 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 16 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 17 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 18 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 19 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 20 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 21 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 22 | 5.3 | Bright |
| 23 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.4 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.5 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.5 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Ko Chang
In January, Ko Chang sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Ko Chang sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Ko Chang's monsoon runs May–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is January a good time to visit Ko Chang?
Our two travel scores rate January for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
January is one of the better times to visit Ko Chang for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Ko Chang in January
From January's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In January, Ko Chang sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes. Worth having: sun protection. About 6 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Ko Chang 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 21 km away) is warmest in May at about 31°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 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 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 | 28 | Tropical |
| Mar | 29 | Tropical |
| Apr | 30 | Tropical |
| May | 31 | 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 Ko Chang in January
Clear-sky midday UV in January peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Ko Chang peaks around August 17 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 9 (very high).
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) | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 10 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 9 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Ko Chang in January
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where January falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Ko Chang is worst in February — around 25 µg/m³ PM2.5 (moderate), about 2.5× the cleanest month (November, 10 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 20 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | Moderate |
| Feb | 25 | Moderate |
| Mar | 20 | Moderate |
| Apr | 16 | Moderate |
| May | 12 | Moderate |
| Jun | 12 | Moderate |
| Jul | 14 | Moderate |
| Aug | 12 | Good |
| Sep | 11 | Good |
| Oct | 11 | Good |
| Nov | 10 | Good |
| Dec | 11 | Good |
Where is Ko Chang?
Ko Chang sits at 12.0°N, 102.3°E, 0 m above sea level, in Thailand. The nearest listed city is Laem Ngop, 17 km away.
Topography around Ko Chang
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Ko Chang.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Ko Chang has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 647 m around an average of 114 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 735 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,628 m.
The land around Ko Chang is covered by trees (67%) and water (29%) within 3 km, water (74%) and trees (25%) within 16 km, and water (55%) and trees (38%) 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 Ko Chang (12.0451°, 102.3003°, elevation 0 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. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).