January weather forecast
Malaysia

January in Malaysia is within the period of the Northeast Monsoon, characterized by substantial rainfall particularly in eastern Peninsular Malaysia and the regions of Borneo. Notable cities such as Kota Bharu and Kuantan on the east coast of the peninsula and Kuching in Borneo typically experience heavy rainfall, which can occasionally result in localized flooding.

The amount of rainfall in January is substantially higher than in December, marking it as one of the wettest months of the year. Average precipitation can reach up to 300mm (11.81") in the aforementioned eastern regions and Borneo, while the west coast and regions such as Kuala Lumpur, Malacca, and Penang are less affected, with average rainfall ranging between 150mm (5.91") and 200mm (7.87").

Despite the increased rainfall, temperatures remain consistently high throughout January. Average daily temperatures across the country tend to linger from 26°C (78.8°F) to 32°C (89.6°F), providing a warm climate that is typical for this tropical nation.

In terms of sunlight, January has slightly fewer hours of sunshine compared to the adjacent months of December and February, primarily due to cloud cover and rainfall. On average, there are about 6 hours of sunshine per day.

Finally, for those seeking a cooler experience, the Cameron Highlands, a notable hill station in Peninsular Malaysia, offers an escape from the tropical heat. Here, the average temperatures in January range from 14°C (57.2°F) to 24°C (75.2°F), significantly cooler than the coastal and lowland areas. However, this region also sees considerable rainfall in January, so visitors should come prepared for wet weather.

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• Kuala Lumpur - January »
  In Kuala Lumpur during January, the rain falls for 21.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation. January in Kuala Lumpur is often characterized by high humidity, with the relative air moisture content reaching as high as 81%.
• George Town - January »
  The month with the coldest seawater in George Town is January, with an average sea temperature of 28.7°C (83.7°F). In George Town, during January, the rain falls for 22.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 78mm (3.07") of precipitation.
• Johor Bahru - January »
  With an average sea temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F), January is the month with the coldest seawater in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. With an average sea temperature of 27.7°C (81.9°F), January is the month with the coldest seawater in Johor Bahru.
• Ipoh - January »
  In Ipoh, Malaysia, in January, during 27.3 rainfall days, 145mm (5.71") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In January, the average heat index, which combines air temperature and relative humidity, is calculated to be 39°C (102.2°F).
• Kuching - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 87%, are most humid months in Kuching, Malaysia. January and February, with an average sea temperature of 28°C (82.4°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kuching.
• Kota Kinabalu - January »
  January is the month when Kota Kinabalu experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 30.4°C (86.7°F) and a low of 22.9°C (73.2°F). On the first day of January in Kota Kinabalu sunrise is at 6:25 am and sunset at 6:12 pm.
• Shah Alam - January »
  January in Shah Alam, Malaysia observes humid conditions as it is the start of the year, with average humidity levels reaching 79%. January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the lowest UV index in Shah Alam, Malaysia.
• Alor Setar - January »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Alor Setar is January, with an average sea temperature of 28.4°C (83.1°F). The months with the highest UV index in Alor Setar are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• Miri - January »
  January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are the most humid months in Miri. January and February, with an average relative humidity of 82%, are most humid months in Miri.
• Petaling Jaya - January »
  January in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia witnesses a somewhat cooler climate due to a lower average monthly temperature from 22.9°C (73.2°F) to 31.2°C (88.2°F). In Petaling Jaya in January, it is raining for 21.3 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation.
• Seremban - January »
  In Seremban during January, the rain falls for 23.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 97mm (3.82") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Seremban, Malaysia, sunrise is at 7:16 am and sunset at 7:14 pm.
• Kuantan - January »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Kuantan, Malaysia, is January, with an average sea temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F). With an average sea temperature of 27.3°C (81.1°F), January is the month with the coldest seawater in Kuantan, Malaysia.