Kuantan weather in January (Pahang, Malaysia)

Curious about the January weather in Kuantan? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Kuantan generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Kuantan in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 198 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 142 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kuantan, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 198 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 86%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 142 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 Kuantan 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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