Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Malaysia with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Malaysia in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Malaysia with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Malaysia will be around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 30 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 11% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Malaysia. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Malaysia in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
30 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
4 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Malaysia?
January is a great month to be in Malaysia for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Malaysia in January
With 36°C, Malaysia hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2018. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 22°C to a high of 28°C.
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The climate of Malaysia is based on weather data from . Other spots, like Kuala Lumpur, Penang or Borneo, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Malaysia for a full picture of the climate.
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Daily Temperature in January in Malaysia
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Malaysia, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in January in Malaysia
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Daily Precipitation in January in Malaysia
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Malaysia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 4 days of rain in Malaysia.
Daily UV Index in January in Malaysia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Malaysia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Malaysia Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Malaysia, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Malaysia Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Malaysia, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Malaysia
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Malaysia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in January in Malaysia
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The climate is excellent, although some days have high humidity and rain. Ideal for those who want warmth and sunshine but can tolerate rain.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Malaysia by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Malaysia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
