Kuala Lumpur weather in January (Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, Malaysia)

Planning a trip to Kuala Lumpur in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Kuala Lumpur typically experiences 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. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Kuala Lumpur in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 220 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 220 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
WindspeedWindspeed  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 Kuala Lumpur 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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