Kota Kinabalu in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kota Kinabalu in january 2025
The weather in Kota Kinabalu in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
34%
19%
7%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
30%
27%
8%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
32% of time
26%
24%
18%
Weather at 3am
79°F
33%
31%
28%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kota Kinabalu in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kota Kinabalu in january.
The climate of Kota Kinabalu in january is tolerable
the weather in Kota Kinabalu in january is wet (with 10.4in of precipitation over 13 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 7.8in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate quite good here january. The thermometer averaged maximum of 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Kota Kinabalu is 83°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Kota Kinabalu in january with a maximum record of 88°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 68°F in 2021. You You can hope to have about 6 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 19 of the month.
Day length in Kota Kinabalu in january is 11:49. The sun rises at 06:30 and sunset is at 18:19.
With proper weather, the month of january is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Malaysia.
Kota Kinabalu: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Kota Kinabalu. more information
If you can push the dates of your trip to Kota Kinabalu forward, the month of february has a better weather forecast than january. more information
January: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in january, there are destinations with better weather than Kota Kinabalu:
In january, Langkawi Island, Bahau, Jitra, Kangar, Kluang and Sungai Petani have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kota Kinabalu in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 68°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 12.6in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.25km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:30 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:49 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kota Kinabalu in january 2024:
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Map: other cities in Malaysia in january
Cities near Kota Kinabalu:
| Papar in january | bad weather |
| Keningau in january | very bad weather |
| Wilayah Persekutuan in january | tolerable weather |
| Kudat in january | very bad weather |
| Banggi Island (Pulau Banggi) in january | very bad weather |
| Sandakan in january | very bad weather |
| Gunung Mulu National Park in january | bad weather |
| Lahad Datu in january | tolerable weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in january | bad weather |
| Tawau in january | tolerable weather |
| Miri in january | tolerable weather |
| Mabul Island (Mabul Island) in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Kota Kinabalu in january:
Weather data for Kota Kinabalu for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kota Kinabalu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kota Kinabalu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kota Kinabalu.