What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in January?

In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in January

Kuala Lumpur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	57/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	38°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	33° / 24°
Rainfall	305 mm	191 mm
Rainy days	24	22
Humidity	89%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	34	104

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

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Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kota Kinabalu or Kuala Lumpur?: Kuala Lumpur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Kuala Lumpur in January?: In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm.