Phongsali weather in January
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers. Average highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C, with around 6 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While January isn't our top-rated month for Phongsali, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
18°C
Average low
7°C
Rainy days
6 days
Best months to visit
February, March, April
What to do in Phongsali in January
Whatever the weather, Phongsali rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Visit tea plantations on mountain slopes
Stay with tea-farming families
Trek through mist-shrouded mountain landscape
Explore minority village traditions
Learn tea processing techniques
Shop for authentic Phongsali tea
What to pack for January
Layer up — a mid-weight jacket, jumpers, and comfortable trousers. Waterproof shoes are recommended. Scarves and gloves may be useful in the evenings.
Browse other months
January (you are here)
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
February
20C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
March
25C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
April
26C
Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.
May
26C
Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.
June
25C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
July
25C
Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.
August
24C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
October
22C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
November
20C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
December
18C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
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