Pahang weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Pahang in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Pahang in January?
Pahang is a region in Malaysia. January in Pahang generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Tioman Island at 28°C to very warm in Mentekab at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Mentekab and 26°C in Tioman Island. During this period, Kuantan experiences its coolest temperatures annually.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Mentekab with an average of 119 mm to heavy rainfall in Pekan with 280 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 142 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kuantan. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pahang in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Pahang climate page.
Where to go in Pahang in January
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Average weather in Kuantan
In January Kuantan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tanah Rata
In January Tanah Rata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Brinchang
In January Brinchang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Jerantut
In January Jerantut generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Cherating
In January Cherating generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Pahang?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Pahang due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kuantan.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly tolerable weather in Kuantan. In contrast, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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