Putatan weather in January (Sabah, Malaysia)

What should you pack for a trip to Putatan in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of January in Putatan typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C.

Precipitation

Putatan in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 188 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Putatan, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 218 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 82% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 188 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Kota Kinabalu, 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.

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?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Putatan.

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