What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in January?

In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in January

Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Penang — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Penang
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	84/100 (A)
Feels-like high	38°C	36°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	305 mm	113 mm
Rainy days	24	17
Humidity	89%	80%
Air quality (AQI)	34	62

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

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Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kota Kinabalu or Penang?: Penang is the better pick in January — 84 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Penang is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Penang in January?: In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Penang averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 113 mm.