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Genting Highlands weather in January (Selangor, Malaysia)

Can you expect sunny skies in Genting Highlands in January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Genting Highlands usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 22°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Genting Highlands in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 185 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February, June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Genting Highlands, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 186 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 80% *  
SunshineSunshine 185 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (43 KM, 27 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

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