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

In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Singapore averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 263 mm.

Kota Kinabalu vs Singapore in January

Singapore is the better pick in January — 54 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Singapore is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kota Kinabalu vs Singapore — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kota Kinabalu	🇸🇬 Singapore
Comfort score	50/100 (D)	54/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	35°C
Avg high / low	31° / 24°	30° / 25°
Rainfall	305 mm	263 mm
Rainy days	24	24
Humidity	89%	84%
Air quality (AQI)	34	59

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

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Kota Kinabalu vs Singapore in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kota Kinabalu or Singapore?: Singapore is the better pick in January — 54 vs 50 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Singapore is sweltering, soaked, muggy air, while Kota Kinabalu is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kota Kinabalu vs Singapore in January?: In January, Kota Kinabalu averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 305 mm of rain; Singapore averages 30°C high / 25°C low with about 263 mm.