Sarawak weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Sarawak 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 Sarawak in January?
Sarawak is a region in Malaysia. January in Sarawak generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Santubong at 29°C to very warm in Sibu at 31°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Sibu and 25°C in Santubong. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Miri with an average of 223 mm to heavy rainfall in Santubong with 447 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 128 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kuching. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For specific regional insights in Sarawak for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Sarawak climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Sarawak?
Kuching
In January Kuching generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Miri
In January Miri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Sibu
In January Sibu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Santubong
In January Santubong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bintulu
In January Bintulu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sarawak, in Malaysia.
Is January the best time to visit Sarawak?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Sarawak with often poor weather in Kuching.
Generally speaking, July provides unpleasant weather in Kuching.
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