Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Sibu Island, Malaysia in January
Weather score53Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.4h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 284mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
284mm
Sun
5.4h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
53
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 284mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.4h 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 Sibu Island, 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 monthsMarch to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January284mm average rain
January sits near Sibu Island's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to October
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January5.4 hours average sun
January sits close to Sibu Island'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
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 November
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January53 weather score
January scores below Sibu Island's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsFebruary to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
