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Taiping weather in January (Perak, Malaysia)

How's the weather trend in Taiping as January approaches? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Taiping typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 32°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 24°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.

Precipitation

Taiping in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 11 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 249 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Taiping, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 38%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 201 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
SunshineSunshine 249 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Penang, Malaysia (72 KM, 44 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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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 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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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