Malaysia weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Malaysia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
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.
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.
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. The city Kuala Lumpur usually sees around 185 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Malaysia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Malaysia's yearly weather, check out our Malaysia climate page.
Where to go in Malaysia in January
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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Average weather in 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.
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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.
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