Thailand in January will be a great idea to go on holiday with the whole family for New Year 2021 or spend a vacation in a relaxed atmosphere for two on the islands. What is the weather for tourists by the sea, how much are tours this month and how to save money, what to do at the beach resorts, which hotels on the first line are better to book? Consider all the nuances of a winter trip to Phuket, Pattaya, and other places.
Thailand weather in January for holiday
January is one of the most comfortable months for a trip to the sea. Holidays in Thailand for the New Year will allow you to relax and forget about winter frosts for any financial needs of tourists. Even in the mountains (Chiang Mai, Chian Rai), the average daily temperature 28 ° C, but at night it can drop by 10 -15 degrees, sometimes to 0 ° C.
Most of the tourists go to the coast and the islands. Where a calm warm sea awaits them, mostly calm weather and a long, up to 10 hours, sunny day. It is cloudy and windy only in the Gulf of Thailand (Bangkok, Samui). In January, a storm at sea is possible in this part.
Average air temperature over most of the coast 30 ° C, the water is 4 - 5 ° C cooler. At night, the temperature drops to comfortable 24 -25 ° C... More humid on the coast of the Andaman Sea (Phuket), there may be intermittent rains. They do not interfere with vacation as they happen more at night.
- Phuket weather:
- Samui weather:
Where to go to Thailand in January?
A trip to Thailand for the January holidays involves moving into the summer and meeting a different culture. Thais themselves celebrate their own holidays more. Moreover, the state has 77 provinces and each of them has its own events. New Year is perhaps the only holiday that coincides with the Russian one. This is a family celebration and it is rather modest. Maybe because Thais celebrate their "old" New Year in April. The main holiday will be the very stay in Thailand. Where should you go at this time?
- Bangkok and surroundings... A huge metropolis with parks, canals, palaces, temples and markets. The city's nightlife is so diverse that it could be the subject of a separate tourist tour. There are clean beaches near the city. Only an hour and a half by car separates them from Bangkok.
- Pattaya and surroundings... Entertainment for every taste; parks, temples, white beaches, waterfront and Volkin Street nightlife. From the city you can take excursions to crocodile and elephant farms, visit the islands, go diving and surfing. Suitable for outdoor enthusiasts and tourists planning to relax in Tae inexpensively.
- Samui... Suitable for those who are worried about where to go with children to Thailand for the New Year holidays. Quiet calm, completely safe place in the Gulf of Thailand. Very clean sea, lots of fruits, comfortable beaches with white sand and a gentle entrance. There is even a Russian kindergarten in the Bophut beach area.
- Phuket and other islands... The most popular islands: James Bond Island, Krabi, Phi Phi, Ko Chang. Tourists devote the day to water sports and beach recreation, the night - to parties in small cafes.
What to do and what to see?
What to do in Thailand in winter is up to you. Of course, those that you prefer.
- Just “winter”. Enjoying nature, warm clean sea and fresh fruits. First of all, it is a choice for family vacations.
- Travel. Considering the length of the country itself from south to north, which is 1,860 kilometers, the coastline is many times larger. In addition, Thailand has different climatic zones, several seas, islands and mountains. At your service 102 national parks, of which 21 are marine. Only here you can find the smallest mammal in the world - a pig-bearing bat and a two-horned kalao, a bird whose body size reaches 1.5 meters and a wingspan of almost 2 meters.
- Leisure. You can ride jet skis, bikes, bicycles, fly a paraglider and parachute, do photo hunting and fishing, go to the jungle for a few days with a guide.
- Diving and surfing. People come to Thailand on diving tours for water sports. Islands, coral reefs, numerous diving schools and protected areas provide all the opportunities for this.
- Thematic tourism. Kingdom with the oldest history and religion. Thanks to wise rulers, the country escaped wars and colonial invasions. The Thai people carefully preserve the historical heritage of the ancient kingdoms, numbering from several hundred to several thousand years.
- Parties and shows. Large cities provide more opportunities for this kind of entertainment. But on the islands or in the jungle, you can find an atmospheric cafe or throw a party on the shore.
Prices for holidays in Thailand in January 2021:
How much do the vouchers cost?
How much is a vacation in Thailand in January 2021 with a flight from Moscow? Tours from the capital start at RUB 27,287 per person for a week-long tour (7 nights), subject to booking in advance. We recommend planning your vacation at the end of the summer.
From St. Petersburg two weeks of vacation will cost from 41,429 rubles in a cozy 4-star hotel. Prices are higher on holidays and lower before and after. Low prices for tours can be found until December 25 and from January 8. For the New Year holidays, we are preparing to overpay almost twice as much. Holidays on the islands as a whole are twice as expensive as on the mainland.
- The price chart will help you choose the best offers:
Tours from St. Petersburg, which we recommend to consider in the first place:
- A tour to Dragon Beach Resort 3 * for 7 nights will cost from 132,448 rubles for two. Tour starts on January 2, 2021. Meals - breakfasts. Rooms with sea or pool views. A modest hotel, 50 meters from the beach, services, including the Internet, are paid. The trip is offered by the tour operator Inturist.
- A tour to First Bungalow Beach Resort Samui 3 * from 2.01 will cost at least 222,715 rubles with breakfast. The tour is offered by ICS Travel agency. Very nice hotel on the beach, there are separate bungalows. Clean spacious rooms with balcony or terrace. Internet, safe, umbrellas and sun loungers on the beach for free. The hotel has received positive reviews from guests. Everyone enthusiastically describes the beaches of Koh Samui and excursions around the island.
Food and meal prices
With a course of $ 1 = 59.32 TBH, dine at an inexpensive cafe on average 200 rubles. For dinner at a restaurant, you need to pay about 840 rubles. A cup of coffee - 114 rubles. Half-liter bottle with water from 18 rubles. Cereals, bread and vegetables cost from 70 to 90 rubles. Inexpensive bananas (64 rubles), other fruits are 2 times more expensive. Inexpensive local beer (92 rubles), while a bottle of wine costs about 580 rubles.
Reviews of tourists about winter holidays in Thailand
Reviews about Thailand in January are the most positive. Many tourists in the comments note that having visited the country for the first time, they return here again and again. Attracted by inexpensive tours, budget prices for housing and groceries. I like the attitude of Thais towards tourists and the desire to provide all the best to the guests.
Pleases a clean warm sea and its inhabitants. Most of the advice relates to the fact that you should think about your vacation in Thailand in advance. In winter, the demand for travel tickets and air tickets to Thailand increases and decreases only by the end of February. They note that it is not necessary to have good English, there are many Russian tourists in the country, someone will definitely help. And if you took a tour, then the travel agency will take care of most of the "problems".
There are also our compatriots who work as guides in Tae. What can be annoying in Thailand depends more on the lifestyle you lead at home. So, if you are a vegetarian, then the prices of sausage and cheese will not worry you. If you use a taxi, you can quickly get used to driving on the left when crossing the street.
It's harder to get used to the constant attention from the locals, but it's a common place on any trip abroad.And as in any trip, you should be attentive to the local culture and customs. For example, the custom of taking off your shoes in public is not just for Thais, it is for everyone.
