Malacca weather in January (Johor, Malaysia)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Malacca during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Malacca usually has very high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 31°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Malacca in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 194 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, 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 Malacca climate page with graphs.

 

Malacca, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 194 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Malacca.

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