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

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Manila averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 60 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Manila in January

Manila is the better pick in January — 73 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Manila is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.

Kuala Lumpur vs Manila — January climate, side by side

	Kuala Lumpur	Manila
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	38°C	32°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	31° / 23°
Rainfall	191 mm	60 mm
Rainy days	22	6
Humidity	86%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	104	46

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

Kuala Lumpur vs Manila in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Manila?: Manila is the better pick in January — 73 vs 57 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Manila is hot, a little rain, clean air, while Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Manila in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Manila averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 60 mm.