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Brunei Darussalam weather in January

Are you planning a trip to Brunei Darussalam in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Brunei Darussalam in January?

January in Brunei Darussalam generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Bandar Seri Begawan. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Brunei Ap. with an average of 191 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuala Belait with 230 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 196 hours of sunshine in Bandar Seri Begawan. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Brunei Darussalam in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Brunei Darussalam climate page.

Where to go in Brunei Darussalam in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Brunei Darussalam on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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).

Popular destinations in Brunei Darussalam

What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Brunei Darussalam?

Average weather in Bandar Seri Begawan

In January Bandar Seri Begawan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Bandar Seri Begawan
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
24°C 
211 hours 
244 mm 
23 days 
poor 
31°C 
24°C 
196 hours 
195 mm 
17 days 
31°C 
24°C 
191 hours 
146 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Bandar Seri Begawan

Average weather in Kuala Belait

In January Kuala Belait generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kuala Belait
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
188 hours 
295 mm 
25 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
171 hours 
230 mm 
21 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
173 hours 
157 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Kuala Belait

Average weather in Kampong Jerudong

In January Kampong Jerudong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kampong Jerudong
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
211 hours 
257 mm 
23 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
196 hours 
200 mm 
18 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
191 hours 
140 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kampong Jerudong

Average weather in Brunei Ap.

In January Brunei Ap. generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Brunei Ap.
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
25°C 
211 hours 
244 mm 
23 days 
poor 
31°C 
24°C 
196 hours 
191 mm 
17 days 
31°C 
25°C 
191 hours 
139 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Brunei Ap.

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Is January the best time to visit Brunei Darussalam?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Bandar Seri Begawan, January may not be the ideal time to visit Brunei Darussalam.

Generally speaking, February, March, April and May provide tolerable weather in Bandar Seri Begawan. The weather in June, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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