What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Perhentian Islands in January?

In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Perhentian Islands averages 27°C high / 24°C low with about 211 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Perhentian Islands in January

Perhentian Islands is the better pick in January — 71 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perhentian Islands is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Perhentian Islands — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇲🇾 Perhentian Islands
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	71/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	31°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	27° / 24°
Rainfall	305 mm	211 mm
Rainy days	24	20
Humidity	89%	85%
Air quality (AQI)	34	55

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

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Kota Kinabalu vs Perhentian Islands in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kota Kinabalu or Perhentian Islands?: Perhentian Islands is the better pick in January — 71 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Perhentian Islands is hot, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Perhentian Islands in January?: In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Perhentian Islands averages 27°C high / 24°C low with about 211 mm.