Sibu weather in January (Sarawak, Malaysia)

Looking to travel to Sibu in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Sibu generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 23°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Sibu in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 320 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 29 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 135 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Sibu. June and July generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sibu, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 95%  

Precipitation 320 mm  

Rainy days 29 days  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Malaysia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 Sibu in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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