Kuala Lumpur vs Luang Prabang in January

Luang Prabang is the better pick in January — 88 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Luang Prabang is hot, dry, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Luang PrabangJanuary climate, side by side

Kuala LumpurLuang Prabang
Comfort score57/100 (D)88/100 (A)
Feels-like high38°C30°C
Avg high / low33° / 24°29° / 15°
Rainfall191 mm22 mm
Rainy days223
Humidity86%74%
Air quality (AQI)10444

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Luang Prabang in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Luang Prabang?
Luang Prabang is the better pick in January — 88 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Luang Prabang is hot, dry, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Luang Prabang in January?
In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Luang Prabang averages 29°C high / 15°C low with about 22 mm.