Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Malaysia in January
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 235mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
235mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
24°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 235mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 24°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is close to Malaysia's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
January235mm average rain
January sits near Malaysia's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.8 hours average sun
January sits close to Malaysia's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January24°C average sea
January is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaMarch to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January60 weather score
January sits close to Malaysia's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.