Kedah Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kedah, Malaysia in January.

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Pantai Cenang Kuah Kampung Padang Masirat Alor Setar

Planning a getaway to Kedah, Malaysia this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kedah in January

Kedah, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. January in Kedah generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Teluk Datai to 33°C (91°F) in Jitra. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Jitra and 25°C (77°F) in Teluk Datai. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Kedah, Malaysia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tanjung Rhu with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to high rainfall in Kulim with 157 mm (6.2 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Pantai Cenang, marking it as the year's driest month.

Explore Kedah by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kedah — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pantai Cenang)

January32°C (90°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kedah in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kedah.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kedah

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kedah, Malaysia?

Temperature range in Kedah (January)

Precipitation variation in Kedah (January)

Pantai Cenang

In January Pantai Cenang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
50 mm (2 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Pantai Cenang →

Kuah

In January Kuah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
119 mm (4.7 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kuah →

Kampung Padang Masirat

In January Kampung Padang Masirat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kampung Padang Masirat →

Alor Setar

In January Alor Setar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
144 mm (5.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Alor Setar →

Sungai Petani

In January Sungai Petani generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
170 hours
192 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Sungai Petani →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kedah, in Malaysia.

In our records: Malaysia January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Malaysia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Malaysia was 22°C (72°F) in Taman Negara National Park on January 12, 2018.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kedah in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pantai Cenang 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Kuah 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Kampung Padang Masirat 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Alor Setar 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Sungai Petani 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Changlun 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Kedah weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kedah, Malaysia in January?

Expect tolerable weather across Kedah, Malaysia in January. The popular destination of Pantai Cenang averages 32°C (90°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kedah, Malaysia in January?

In Pantai Cenang, the average daytime high in January is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Kedah, Malaysia get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. Pantai Cenang averages just 50 mm (2 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Kedah, Malaysia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kedah, Malaysia?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Kedah, Malaysia with overall pleasant weather in Pantai Cenang.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly tolerable weather in Pantai Cenang. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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