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

In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Medan averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 216 mm.

Kuala Lumpur vs Medan in January

Kuala Lumpur and Medan are nearly tied in January — 57 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Medan is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Kuala Lumpur vs Medan — January climate, side by side

	🇲🇾 Kuala Lumpur	🇮🇩 Medan
Comfort score	57/100 (D)	58/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	37°C
Avg high / low	33° / 24°	31° / 23°
Rainfall	191 mm	216 mm
Rainy days	22	24
Humidity	86%	88%
Air quality (AQI)	104	77

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

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Kuala Lumpur vs Medan in January — FAQ

Is January better in Kuala Lumpur or Medan?: Kuala Lumpur and Medan are nearly tied in January — 57 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kuala Lumpur is sweltering, soaked, poor air quality; Medan is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Kuala Lumpur vs Medan in January?: In January, Kuala Lumpur averages 33°C high / 24°C low with about 191 mm of rain; Medan averages 31°C high / 23°C low with about 216 mm.