Kuala Lumpur weather in January (Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia)
How does the weather in Kuala Lumpur usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.
Temperatures
Typically, January in Kuala Lumpur includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.
Precipitation
Kuala Lumpur in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 15 days of rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kuala Lumpur. February, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kuala Lumpur climate page with graphs.
Kuala Lumpur, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
24°C
Max Temperature
32°C
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
220 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Humidity
80%
Windspeed
Sunshine
185 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Malaysia in January
Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
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.
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