Bangkok vs Siem Reap

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Siem Reap edges ahead as the better destination in January. Siem Reap offers 10 hours of daily sunshine with only 2 rain days, while Bangkok sees 10 sunshine hours and 3 rain days.

Bangkok can feel quite hot at 31°C, so plan for heat. Siem Reap runs hot at 31°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Siem Reap is the stronger choice in January.

Bangkok reaches an average high of 31°C (88°F) and drops to 21°C (70°F) at night during January. The daily temperature range is 10°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Siem Reap averages 31°C (88°F) for the high and 21°C (70°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.

Bangkok receives approximately 15 mm of rainfall across 3 rain days during January. Rain is occasional, so a light rain jacket should suffice.

Siem Reap sees 8 mm over 2 rain days. That makes Siem Reap the drier option by 1 rain day and 7 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 82%.