What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in January?

In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.

Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in January

Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur — January climate, side by side

	Bangkok	Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	73/100 (B)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	36°C	38°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	33° / 24°
Rainfall	21 mm	191 mm
Rainy days	4	22
Humidity	66%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	154	104

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in January — FAQ

Is January better in Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur?: Bangkok is the better pick in January — 73 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Bangkok is sweltering, dry, poor air quality, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Bangkok vs Kuala Lumpur in January?: In January, Bangkok averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 21 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.