Malaysia in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Malaysia in january 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for january for most popular cities in Malaysia. These forecasts are probabilities for the month of january from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in january in Kuala Lumpur
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
74°F
Partly Cloudy
38% of time
22%
22%
13%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Partly Cloudy
43% of time
34%
12%
10%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
22%
11%
9%
Weather at 3am
74°F
31%
28%
21%
15%
More information about the weather in Kuala Lumpur in january
Where to go in Malaysia in january?
Where to go in Malaysia in january: destination map
Where to go in each region in january?
| East Coast of Malaysia (Tioman Island, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu...) | 83°F to 90°F | 10 à 22 days | 81°F to 83°F | tolerable weather* |
| Johor (Johor Bahru, Mersing, Batu Pahat...) | 85°F to 88°F | 11 à 18 days | 83°F | tolerable weather* |
| Sabah (Borneo) (Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau...) | 85°F to 86°F | 13 à 25 days | 83°F to 85°F | tolerable weather* |
| Sarawak (Borneo) (Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu...) | 83°F to 88°F | 14 à 24 days | 83°F | tolerable weather* |
| West Coast of Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca...) | 85°F to 92°F | 10 à 19 days | 85°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in Malaysia in january when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Malaysia in january ranges from tolerable to very bad depending on the region and city.
The entire Malaysian territory, whether on the peninsular Malaysia side or on the coast of eastern Malaysia, is disadvantaged by the abundance of rain and the high heat that is felt from daybreak until late in the day.
The West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia throughout January
Aside from the Langkawi islands favored by more frequent sunshine, most of the localities on the west coast of the Malaysian Peninsula experience a climate throughout January in Malaysia that is just acceptable for outdoor activities.
Northeast Peninsular Malaysia throughout January
With the abundance of humidity, the locality of Kota Bharu and its surroundings are characterized by rainy days - in addition to the heat. One will have to be satisfied with the cloud thinnings in order to enjoy the lulls and the sun, as well as to be able to go out in the city in all tranquility.
South West Peninsular Malaysia throughout January
Morning fog followed by alternating lightning and showers: this is what characterizes the weather in Malaysia throughout January. For this reason, one will have to cope not only with high heat, but also with rainy episodes that show up from time to time.
Eastern Malaysia throughout January
Due to its geographical location, the locality of Sandakan receives more humidity than the rest of the Eastern Malaysian territory - such as in Kota Kinabalu where the weather is more mild.
Climate in Malaysia in january
Climate in Kuala Lumpur in january
In january, the mean temperature in Kuala Lumpur is 83°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 74°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in the month of january. With 6.4in over 13 days, rain is to be feared throughout your vacations. Consider to pack adapted clothes.
With a correct weather, january is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||
| Humidity | 91% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 11:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Malacca in january
In january, maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very warm in this location in this month. With 11.4in over 15 days, rain is to be feared throughout your journey. So remember to pack adapted clothes.
With a correct weather, the month of january is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 11.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (47%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 42% | ||
| Length of day | 12:01 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Penang in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Penang is 81°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 77°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in january. With 9in over 14 days, you will experience some showers for your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With proper weather, the month of january is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Penang in Malaysia.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (46%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 11:51 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Batu Pahat in january
In the month of january, maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 77°F (for an average temperature of 83°F). The climate is very hot in that area in the month of january. With 9.6in over 14 days, rainfall can happen during your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a correct climate, the month of january is okay (but not good month) for traveling in Batu Pahat.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 77°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 9.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (47%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 45% | ||
| Length of day | 12:02 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bintulu in january
In the month of january, the mean temperature in Bintulu is 81°F (maximum temperature is 85°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very hot there in the month of january. With 20.6in over 23 days, you will suffer the rain for your holidays. So remember to bring clothes for rain.
With a correct climate, january is okay (but not good time) for traveling in Bintulu in Malaysia.
| January | |||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 83°F | ||
| Rainfall | 20.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (73%) | ||
| Humidity | 90% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 11:58 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Malaysia in january
| Kuala Lumpur in january | tolerable weather |
| Malacca in january | tolerable weather |
| Penang in january | tolerable weather |
| Batu Pahat in january | tolerable weather |
| Bintulu in january | very bad weather |
| George Town in january | tolerable weather |
| Tioman Island in january | very bad weather |
| Johor Bahru in january | tolerable weather |
| Kota Bharu in january | tolerable weather |
| Kota Kinabalu in january | tolerable weather |
| Kuala Terengganu in january | tolerable weather |
| Kuching in january | tolerable weather |
| Langkawi Island in january | good weather |
| Mersing in january | tolerable weather |
| Pangkor island in january | tolerable weather |
| Sandakan in january | very bad weather |
| Sibu in january | tolerable weather |
| Tawau in january | tolerable weather |
| Bako National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Bandar Penawar in january | tolerable weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in january | bad weather |
Weather data for Malaysia in january:
Weather data for Malaysia in january is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Malaysia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Malaysia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Malaysia.