Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
January verdict
Alor Setar, Malaysia in January
Weather score77Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
77
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Alor Setar, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January32°C average high
January is close to Alor Setar's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January50mm average rain
January is one of Alor Setar's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.7 hours average sun
January is brighter than Alor Setar's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaMarch to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January77 weather score
January is one of Alor Setar's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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