Ipoh weather in January (Perak, Malaysia)

Thinking of visiting Ipoh in January? Check the weather first! Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

January in Ipoh generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 22°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Ipoh in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 192 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 128 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

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

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

 

Ipoh, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 192 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 84% *  

Sunshine 128 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Cameron Highlands, Malaysia (34 KM, 21 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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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