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What to pack for Thailand in January
Typical January, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 90°F, lows 72°F, rain 4 of 31 days
hothigh UVdry
Sunset lands around 6:05pm. Wind averages 8 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
11 items · 0 packed
Sunscreen SPF 50
UV index of 7.5 burns exposed skin in under 25 minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Water reflection intensifies glare across 11.4 hours of daylight.
DEET or picaridin repellent
Jungle mosquitoes carry dengue and malaria year-round in Thailand.
Travel first aid kit
Cuts get infected fast in humid jungle, and medical care is distant.
Filter water bottle
Tap water isn't safe here. A filter bottle beats buying plastic twice a day.
Power bank 10k–20k mAh
Daylight lasts 11.4 hours, so you charge devices before dark.
eSIM
Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.
Carry-on backpack (35–45L)
Before you go
6 to sort
Recommended
18 items
Linen or lightweight shirts
Moisture-wicking t-shirts
Sun hoodie (UPF long sleeve)
Swimwear
Modest cover layer (scarf / long sleeves)
Sandals (sport)