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

In January, Jakarta averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 272 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.

Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur in January

Kuala Lumpur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality, while Jakarta is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur — January climate, side by side

	Jakarta	Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	51/100 (D)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	35°C	38°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	33° / 24°
Rainfall	272 mm	191 mm
Rainy days	28	22
Humidity	85%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	100	104

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

Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur in January — FAQ

Is January better in Jakarta or Kuala Lumpur?: Kuala Lumpur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 51 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality, while Jakarta is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Jakarta vs Kuala Lumpur in January?: In January, Jakarta averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 272 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.