What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching in January?

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Kuching averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 397 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching in January

Kuala Lumpur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality, while Kuching is sweltering, soaked, clean air.

Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇲🇾 Kuching
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	48/100 (F)
Feels-like high	38°C	37°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	191 mm	397 mm
Rainy days	22	30
Humidity	86%	91%
Air quality (AQI)	104	40

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

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Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Kuching?: Kuala Lumpur is the better pick in January — 57 vs 48 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality, while Kuching is sweltering, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Kuching in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Kuching averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 397 mm.