Rainforest World Music Festival
The Rainforest World Music Festival (often abbreviated as RWMF) is an annual three-day music festival celebrating the diversity of world music, held in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
Kuching in January sees very high temperatures, with highs around 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows of 23°C (73°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 426 mm (17 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.
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49-year average (1976-2026)
Based on our historical records, temperatures in Kuching typically stay consistent throughout January, with daily highs averaging around 31°C (88°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 23°C (73°F).
49-year average (1976-2026)
Average daily rainfall for each day of the month based on long-term records.
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Based on weather observations in Kuching between 1984 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during January.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
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