Warm
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia in January
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 28°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 258mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
28°C
Rain
258mm
Sun
5.9h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 258mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January28°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January258mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Kuala Terengganu's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.9 hours average sun
January sits close to Kuala Terengganu'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
January27°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 November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January60 weather score
January sits close to Kuala Terengganu's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
