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Butterworth weather in January (Penang, Malaysia)

Will it be warm or cold in Butterworth this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Butterworth generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Butterworth in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 9 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 192 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Butterworth. January, February, June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Butterworth climate page with graphs.

 

Butterworth, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 192 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: George Town, Malaysia (5 KM, 3 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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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).

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Malaysia? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Malaysia. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.