Weather in January in Malaysia
Planning a journey to Malaysia this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Malaysia in January?
January in Malaysia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Lang Tengah at 28°C to very warm in Jitra at 33°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Jitra and 25°C in Lang Tengah. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.To explore the conditions in Malaysia in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tanjung Rhu with an average of 44 mm to heavy rainfall in Santubong with 447 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 185 hours of sunlight expected in Kuala Lumpur. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Malaysia's conditions throughout the year, check out our Malaysia climate page.
Where to go in Malaysia in January
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Malaysia's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Malaysia?
Kuala Lumpur
In January Kuala Lumpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Melaka
In January Melaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
George Town
In January George Town generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Johor Bahru
In January Johor Bahru generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Kota Kinabalu
In January Kota Kinabalu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Malaysia.
Is January the best time to visit Malaysia?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Malaysia due to the typically poor weather in Kuala Lumpur.
Generally speaking, February, June, July, August and September provide tolerable weather in Kuala Lumpur. On the other hand, the weather in January, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Malaysia.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia.
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