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Temperatures in January
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Temperature in Malaysia in January

January in Malaysia has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Lang Tengah with 28°C to very high temperatures in Jitra with 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Jitra and 25°C in Lang Tengah.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Malaysia in January?

To get a sense of January's typical temperatures in the key spots of Malaysia, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in January in Malaysia?
    • From a thorough analysis of our records, Jitra clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 33°C, and evenings that remain near 24°C.

  • What is the coldest city in January in Malaysia?
    • When looking through our records, we find that Lang Tengah stands out as the coolest city in Malaysia for the month of January. Daytime highs average 28°C and it cools down to about 25°C at night.

  • How much sun does Malaysia get in January?
    • Kuala Lumpur enjoys a balanced 185 hours of sunlight. This makes it neither too overcast nor too sunny.

  • What is the water's temperature in January?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 28°C in Malacca this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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