Best time to visit Malaysia in January
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Malaysia, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 57/100.
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Weather in Malaysia in January
Typical weather across Malaysia in January: average high 30.5°C, low 23.5°C, about 221.7 mm of rain, and 8.7 hours of sunshine per day. Among Malaysia's cities, Kuala Lumpur has the best weather in January (score 57/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Malaysia avg | Best city (Kuala Lumpur) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 57 | 57 |
| High / Low | 30.5° / 23.5° | 30.5° / 23.5° |
| Precipitation | 221.7 mm | 1108.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Is January recommended?
January is one of the best months to visit Malaysia. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Malaysia.
When to visit Malaysia in other months
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