Kuching weather in January (Sarawak, Malaysia)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kuching during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kuching includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 23°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Kuching in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 426 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 29 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 128 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 Kuching. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kuching, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 97%  

Precipitation 426 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 128 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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