Perak weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Perak this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Perak in January?
Perak is a region in Malaysia. January in Perak generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Pangkor at 30°C to very warm in Teluk Intan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Teluk Intan and 25°C in Pangkor. 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Teluk Intan with an average of 165 mm to heavy rainfall in Sungkai with 239 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 128 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ipoh. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at January's conditions in Perak, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Perak's yearly weather, check out our Perak climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Perak?
Ipoh
In January Ipoh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Lumut
In January Lumut generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Pangkor
In January Pangkor generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Taiping
In January Taiping generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sitiawan
In January Sitiawan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Perak, in Malaysia.
Is January the best time to visit Perak?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ipoh, January may not be the ideal time to visit Perak.
On average, the best time to visit Perak is in February, June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Ipoh. The weather in March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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