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Balik Pulau weather in January (Penang, Malaysia)

Thinking of visiting Balik Pulau in January? Check the weather first! Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Balik Pulau usually has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 31°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 26°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Balik Pulau in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 249 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Malaysia, check out our Balik Pulau's climate page.

Balik Pulau, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 123 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 2 m/s *  
SunshineSunshine 249 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Penang, Malaysia (6 KM, 4 Miles).

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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In January generally
tolerable weather
with very high temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

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 Balik Pulau's climate page.

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 27°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
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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