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Santubong weather in January (Sarawak, Malaysia)

How does the weather in Santubong usually fare in January? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Santubong typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 29°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C.

Precipitation

Santubong in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 447 mm for the month. This month marks the year's heaviest rainfall, with frequent intense showers. It's advisable to be prepared with appropriate rain gear to stay dry. You can typically expect 29 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 128 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Santubong. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santubong climate page with graphs.

 

Santubong, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 97%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 447 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 29 days  
HumidityHumidity 88% *  
SunshineSunshine 128 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kuching, Malaysia (26 KM, 16 Miles).

Where to go in Malaysia in January

Find out more about the weather in Malaysia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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