Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Tawau with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 24°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Tawau 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 Tawau with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 31°C, with nights close to 24°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. 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 Tawau will be around 32°C, with nights close to 24°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Tawau is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 141 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 38% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Tawau. 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.
Tawau in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
141 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
12 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 Tawau?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Tawau. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Tawau in January
With 33°C, Tawau hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2022. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Tawau
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Tawau, 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 Tawau
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Tawau, 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 12 days of rain in Tawau.
Daily UV Index in January in Tawau
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Tawau, 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 Tawau Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Tawau, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Tawau Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Tawau, 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 Tawau
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Average Weather in Tawau by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tawau. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
