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January · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 53/100

Kuah in January

Fair · 53/100Beach 78/100
High / low30° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation27 mm9 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
6.33° N, 99.84° EElevation 11 mUTC+8 · Malaysia Time
When to goKuah · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec53January
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
January: high / low30° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in January

In January, Kuah averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 25° — hot weather by day. Expect around 27 mm of precipitation spread over about 9 wet days, with average cloud cover near 40%.

Days are 1.5° warmer than in December on average, and February brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

January scores 53/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Kuah.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:37 and sets at 19:24 local time, giving 11 h 47 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.

Why 53/100?

How the score for January is built
Comfort · 42%48%
Dry days · 33%37%
Clear skies · 25%83%

Beach score this month: 78/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

January against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Malaysia's best in January

Where to go in January
Kota Bharu
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Kota Bharu

Kelantan
27°Jan high
15wet days
51score
Kota Bharu
Kerteh
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Kerteh

Terengganu
27°Jan high
21wet days
51score
Kerteh
Paka
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Paka

Terengganu
27°Jan high
21wet days
51score
Paka
Chukai
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Chukai

Terengganu
27°Jan high
21wet days
50score
Chukai
·Questions

Kuah in January: quick answers

Is January a good time to visit Kuah?

January scores 53/100 for Kuah, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 30°C with 9 wet days.

How warm is Kuah in January?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 25°C in January.

Does it rain a lot in Kuah in January?

Kuah receives about 27 mm of precipitation in January, falling on around 9 days.

Can you swim in Kuah in January?

The sea averages 28°C in January, warm enough for most swimmers.