Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Bintulu, Malaysia in January
Weather score50Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 380mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
380mm
Sun
4.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
50
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 380mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Bintulu, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is close to Bintulu's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January380mm average rain
January is wetter than Bintulu's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January4.6 hours average sun
January is one of Bintulu's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsApril to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is below Bintulu's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January50 weather score
January is close to Bintulu's usual weather score, with limited month-to-month change.
Best weather monthsAll year
The weather score stays consistently strong through the year.
