Kuala Terengganu weather in January (Terengganu, Malaysia)

How is the weather in Kuala Terengganu in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Kuala Terengganu typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Kuala Terengganu in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 241 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days of rainfall is expected.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 182 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February, March, April, May, June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, 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 Kuala Terengganu climate page with graphs.

 

Kuala Terengganu, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 241 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 182 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kuala Trenganu, Malaysia (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in January

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Kuala Terengganu in January?

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 in January.

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

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