What is the weather like in Cameron Highlands vs Penang in January?

In January, Cameron Highlands averages 23°C high / 17°C low with about 179 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.

Cameron Highlands vs Penang in January

Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Cameron Highlands is warm, soaked, clean air.

Cameron Highlands vs Penang — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Cameron Highlands	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	26°C	36°C
Avg high / low	23° / 17°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	179 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	22	17
Humidity	86%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	46	62

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

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Cameron Highlands vs Penang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Cameron Highlands or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Cameron Highlands is warm, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cameron Highlands vs Penang in January?: In January, Cameron Highlands averages 23°C high / 17°C low with about 179 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.