What is the weather like in Johor Bahru vs Penang in January?

In January, Johor Bahru averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 263 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.

Johor Bahru vs Penang in January

Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Johor Bahru is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Johor Bahru vs Penang — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Johor Bahru	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	56/100 (D)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	35°C	36°C
Avg high / low	30° / 24°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	263 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	24	17
Humidity	87%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	45	62

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

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Johor Bahru vs Penang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Johor Bahru or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 56 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Johor Bahru is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Johor Bahru vs Penang in January?: In January, Johor Bahru averages 30°C high / 24°C low with about 263 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.