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

In January, Hanoi averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.

Hanoi vs Kuala Lumpur in January

Hanoi is the better pick in January — 79 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hanoi is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Hanoi vs Kuala Lumpur — January climate, side by side

	Hanoi	Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	79/100 (B)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	21°C	38°C
Avg high / low	21° / 15°	33° / 24°
Rainfall	58 mm	191 mm
Rainy days	10	22
Humidity	77%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	111	104

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

Hanoi vs Kuala Lumpur in January — FAQ

Is January better in Hanoi or Kuala Lumpur?: Hanoi is the better pick in January — 79 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Hanoi is nice, a little rain, poor air quality, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Hanoi vs Kuala Lumpur in January?: In January, Hanoi averages 21°C high / 15°C low with about 58 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.