Kelantan Weather in January

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

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Kota Bharu Gua Musang Tumpat Wakaf Che Yeh

Are you planning a trip a to Kelantan, Malaysia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kelantan in January

Kelantan, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. January in Kelantan generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Kota Bharu. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kota Bharu.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kelantan, Malaysia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Gua Musang with an average of 143 mm (5.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Wakaf Che Yeh with 177 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Kota Bharu gets approximately 164 hours of sunlight in January, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Kelantan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kelantan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kota Bharu)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May32°C (90°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kelantan in January

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

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 Kelantan

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

Temperature range in Kelantan (January)

Precipitation variation in Kelantan (January)

Kota Bharu

In January Kota Bharu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
164 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
436 mm (17 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kota Bharu →

Gua Musang

In January Gua Musang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
256 mm (10 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Gua Musang →

Tumpat

In January Tumpat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
164 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
438 mm (17 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Tumpat →

Wakaf Che Yeh

In January Wakaf Che Yeh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
132 hours
164 hours
192 hours
Monthly rainfall
430 mm (17 in)
177 mm (7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
13 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Wakaf Che Yeh →

Pulai

In January Pulai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
128 hours
132 hours
Monthly rainfall
256 mm (10 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Pulai →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kota Bharu 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Gua Musang 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)
Tumpat 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Wakaf Che Yeh 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Pulai 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)

Kelantan weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Kelantan, Malaysia typically experiences pleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kota Bharu average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Kota Bharu averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kota Bharu records an average of 171 mm (6.7 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Kelantan, Malaysia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kelantan, Malaysia?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Kelantan, Malaysia with overall pleasant weather in Kota Bharu. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Kota Bharu. On the other hand, the months of September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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