Normal weather for Sarawak in January
It's hot in January in Sarawak with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.
In January, there is an average of 413 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Sarawak. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Sarawak in January |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
413 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
28 days | 9 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Start of January
The month of January starts in Sarawak with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sarawak will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Temperature records
With 34°C, Sarawak hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 26°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sarawak
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Sarawak, 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in Sarawak
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Sarawak, 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 28 days of rain in Sarawak.
Daily UV Index in January in Sarawak
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sarawak, 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 Sarawak Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sarawak, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Sarawak Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sarawak, 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 Sarawak
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sarawak. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sarawak by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sarawak. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
