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Malaysia weather in January 2026
Expect daytime maximum temperatures of 88°F in Malaysia in January and very high heat and humidity based on long-term weather averages. There are 6 hours of sunshine per day on average with 15 days with some rainfall and typically 5.8 inches of rainfall in the month.
- 88°F max day temperature
88 - 6 hours of sunshine per day
- 15 days with some rainfall
15 - 72°F min night temperature
72 - 12 hours of daylight per day
12 - Very High heat & humidity
VH - 5.8 inches of monthly rainfall
5.8 - 11+ (Extreme) UV index
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The January weather guide for Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
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Below are average maximum temperatures at popular countries, regions and places in Malaysia in January. Select a holiday destination to see more weather parameters.
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- Belaga
- Brinchang
- Johor Baharu
- Kapit
- Kota Bharu
- Kota Kinabalu
- Kuala Lumpur
- Kuala Tahan
- Kuala Terengganu
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- Kuching
- Langkawi
- Mabul Island
- Malacca
- Miri
- Mulu
- Pangkor
- Penang
- Perhentian Islands
- Redang
- Sandakan
- Sibu
- Tioman
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How hot is it in Malaysia in January?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 88°F in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in January with very high heat and humidity, falling to 72°F at night.
How sunny is it in Malaysia in January?
There are normally 6 hours of bright sunshine each day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in January - that's 50% of daylight hours.
Does it rain in Malaysia in January?
There are usually 15 days with some rain in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in January and the average monthly rainfall is 5.8 inches.
Malaysia January sunrise & sunset times
Browse the sunrise and sunset times for Malaysia in January 2026. Select a month to view Malaysia sunrise and sunset times for the next 12 months. The Malaysia sunrise and sunset times shown below are for Kuala Lumpur.
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, 1st January 2026 | 07:18 | 19:15 |
| Friday, 16th January 2026 | 07:24 | 19:22 |
| Saturday, 31st January 2026 | 07:27 | 19:26 |
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