Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Besut, Malaysia in January
Weather score57Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 302mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
302mm
Sun
6.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
57
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 302mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.4h 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 Besut, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January302mm average rain
January sits near Besut's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.4 hours average sun
January sits close to Besut's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to May
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 seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January57 weather score
January scores below Besut's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
