worldweatherMalaysia weather in January - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
January is one of the best months for a holiday in Malaysia.
Daytime
31°
Night
24°
☀️ Day length
11 h 54 min
Chance of rain
56%
Thunder days
27%
Humid days
100%
In January, Malaysia averages about 31° during the day and 24° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 56% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.
Malaysia weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 31℃ | 24℃ | 56% |
| February ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 42% |
| March | 32℃ | 24℃ | 37% |
| April | 33℃ | 25℃ | 54% |
| May | 33℃ | 25℃ | 58% |
| June | 33℃ | 25℃ | 43% |
| July | 32℃ | 24℃ | 47% |
| August ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 56% |
| September ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 60% |
| October ★ | 32℃ | 24℃ | 65% |
| November ★ | 31℃ | 24℃ | 80% |
| December ★ | 31℃ | 24℃ | 68% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Malaysia in January? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | 🌊 Sea | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuala Lumpur | 32℃ | 24℃ | - | 63% |
| Seremban | 32℃ | 24℃ | 30℃ | 55% |
| Ipoh | 32℃ | 23℃ | - | 61% |
| Malacca | 31℃ | 24℃ | 29℃ | 42% |
| Kulim | 31℃ | 24℃ | 31℃ | 34% |
| Alor Setar | 31℃ | 24℃ | 29℃ | 42% |
| Kuantan | 30℃ | 23℃ | 28℃ | 58% |
| Miri | 30℃ | 24℃ | 30℃ | 64% |
| Sandakan | 29℃ | 24℃ | 30℃ | 86% |
| Kuala Terengganu | 29℃ | 24℃ | 29℃ | 53% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Malaysia.