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Kinabalu National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia in January.

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Planning a getaway to Kinabalu National Park, 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 Kinabalu National Park in January

Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia is a region in Malaysia. January in Kinabalu National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 23°C (73°F) in Kundasang to 28°C (82°F) in Ranau. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Ranau and 17°C (63°F) in Kundasang.

For specific regional insights in Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ranau with an average of 189 mm (7.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Kundasang with 233 mm (9.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Ranau, you can expect around 188 hours of sunlight in January, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Kinabalu National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kinabalu National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ranau)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kinabalu National Park in January

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

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 Kinabalu National Park

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

Temperature range in Kinabalu National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Kinabalu National Park (January)

Ranau

In January Ranau generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
188 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
20 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Kundasang

In January Kundasang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
198 hours
188 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
266 mm (10 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
173 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kundasang →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ranau 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Kundasang 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)

Kinabalu National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia in January?

Expect tolerable weather across Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia in January. The popular destination of Ranau averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia in January?

Ranau averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ranau records an average of 189 mm (7.4 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia?

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Kinabalu National Park, Malaysia with overall tolerable weather in Ranau. 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 February offering mostly pleasant weather in Ranau. On the other hand, the months of May, June, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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