Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Kuching, Malaysia in January
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 3.6h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 696mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
696mm
Sun
3.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 696mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.6h 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 Kuching, Malaysia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsApril to November
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January696mm average rain
January is one of Kuching's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsMarch to November
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January3.6 hours average sun
January is one of Kuching's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsMay to August
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 December
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January47 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsMay to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
