Kuala Lumpur in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kuala Lumpur in january 2025
The weather in Kuala Lumpur in january comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through 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
74°F
Partly Cloudy
38% of time
22%
22%
13%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Partly Cloudy
43% of time
34%
12%
10%
Weather at 6pm
79°F
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
22%
11%
9%
Weather at 3am
74°F
31%
28%
21%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kuala Lumpur in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kuala Lumpur in january.
The climate of Kuala Lumpur in january is tolerable
The weather in january in Kuala Lumpur is wet (with 6.4in of rainfall over 13 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 7.7in of precipitation over 16 days.
The climate quite enjoyable in that area the month of january. Temperatures are up to 90°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Kuala Lumpur is 83°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kuala Lumpur in january with a maximum record of 97°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 67°F in 2014. You can expect to have about 26 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 84 of time.
In january in Kuala Lumpur, the days on average last 11:58. The sun rises at 07:24 and sets at 19:22.
With a correct climate, january is okay (but not the best) to go in this city in Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in february to Kuala Lumpur. more information
January: another location in Malaysia?
If you want to go to Malaysia in january, there are destinations with better weather than Kuala Lumpur:
In january, Langkawi Island, Bahau, Jitra, Kangar, Kluang and Sungai Petani have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kuala Lumpur in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 67°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 7km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2in (2011) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 91% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.63km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 07:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 19:22 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:58 | ||||
| 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 Kuala Lumpur in january 2024:
72°F to 88°F
74°F to 88°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 86°F
74°F to 85°F
72°F to 83°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
72°F to 90°F
72°F to 90°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 90°F
72°F to 88°F
74°F to 85°F
72°F to 90°F
72°F to 86°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 83°F
70°F to 86°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 81°F
74°F to 88°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 90°F
70°F to 92°F
68°F to 92°F
70°F to 90°F
72°F to 90°F
Map: other cities in Malaysia in january
Cities near Kuala Lumpur:
| Janda Baik in january | tolerable weather |
| Banting in january | tolerable weather |
| Sepang in january | tolerable weather |
| Kuala Selangor in january | tolerable weather |
| Tanjung Sepat in january | tolerable weather |
| Port Dickson in january | tolerable weather |
| Raub in january | tolerable weather |
| Bahau in january | good weather |
| Temerluh in january | tolerable weather |
| Sungai Besar in january | tolerable weather |
| Sungai Udang in january | tolerable weather |
| Malacca in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Kuala Lumpur in january:
Weather data for Kuala Lumpur for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kuala Lumpur. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kuala Lumpur 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 Kuala Lumpur.