Melaka weather in January (Melaka, Malaysia)

What's the typical weather in Melaka for January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Melaka generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 25°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Melaka in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 13 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 194 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Melaka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 194 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Malacca, Malaysia (8 KM, 5 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. With a water temperature of around 28°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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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