Cameron Highlands weather in January (Malaysia)

Curious about the January weather in Cameron Highlands? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Cameron Highlands generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 20°C.

Cameron Highlands in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 187 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 128 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Cameron Highlands. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, March, April, May, July, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Cameron Highlands climate page with graphs.

 

Cameron Highlands, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 187 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 84%  

Sunshine 128 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in January

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Cameron Highlands in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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